Imagine flying across continents with your boots, bats, and dreams… only to find the pitch hasn’t been properly tested, the dressing rooms don’t exist, and your hotel room is so small, you can’t even open your kitbag without tripping over your teammate. That’s the reality facing India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other top Asian teams heading to Nisshin, Japan this September. The cricket ground? A converted baseball field. The pitch? Mostly natural grass with a few plastic fibers thrown in. And the rooms? So cramped, officials admit there might not be space to stand. The Indian Express reports that Pakistan’s board first flagged these issues; and now, the Asian Cricket Council is sending scouts to check it out. Even the BCCI reached out to the Olympic Association, but they’re washing their hands; it’s up to the Games’ organisers. This isn’t just about comfort. It’s about fairness. Can a world-class bowler like Jasprit Bumrah get the bounce he needs on a pitch laid just months ago? Can Harmanpreet Kaur’s team recover after games in a room where luggage takes up half the floor? The clock’s ticking. The Asian Games start in three weeks. And while fans are excited for India vs Pakistan on the field, behind the scenes, there’s chaos. Because sometimes, the biggest battles aren’t played with bat and ball; they’re fought over hotel sheets and grass fibers.