India's cricket squad opens Asian Games against Afghanistan as Day 10 features shooting, archery and athletics events

India's men's cricket team will kick off its Asian Games campaign against Afghanistan in the second quarter‑final on Day 10, September 28. The schedule then moves to early morning events. At 3:58 AM IST, surfer Sivaraj Babu contests the men's shortboard round 3 heat 2 versus Alciso Jayuard of the Philippines. By 4:45 AM, compound archery sees Sahil Rajesh Jadhav face Jamiyangombo Purevdorj of Mongolia and Thirumuru Ganesh Maniratnam battle Sostar Andaru Rinaldi of Indonesia in the 1/16 elimination round; both archers advance to the 1/8 round with opponents yet to be decided. Shooting action starts at 6:10 AM with the women's 25 m pistol team final, featuring Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat, while Singh also competes in the individual qualification rapid stage. The afternoon shifts to athletics. Avinash Sable runs the 3000 m steeplechase, Sreeshankar Murali contests the men’s long jump, Parul Chaudhary lines up for the women’s 5000 m and Rohit Yadav throws the men’s javelin. Boxing quarter‑finals include Lovlina Borgohain and Priya representing India. ## Context Day 10 packs a mix of individual and team contests, reflecting India’s broad medal hopes across water, precision, track and ring sports at the Aichi‑Nagoya Games.