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Asian Games cricket gold to be shared if rain washes out final
Original: Asian Games: Gold medal to be shared if cricket final is washed out
Organisers have confirmed that if the Asian Games cricket final is washed out by rain, the gold medal will be shared between the two finalists rather than awarded via a reserve day or alternative tiebreaker. The decision means both teams would stand on the top podium together, a rare outcome in international cricket that has drawn attention given how often weather disrupts matches in the region.
Why now: Rain disruption is a real risk for the tournament, and the unusual provision for a shared gold medal is striking news for cricket fans.
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- Asian Games: Gold medal to be shared if cricket final is washed out · The Indian Express
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