The Asian Hockey Federation has officially revealed the schedule for the Hero Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta. The tournament is set to begin on the 23rd of May and conclude on the 1st of June. In this article, we’ll look at the match schedule, the team selection, and the timings of the games.
Team selection
The India Men’s Hockey Team will begin its campaign in Jakarta against Pakistan in the Hero Asia Cup 2022. Olympic medallist Birendra Lakra will captain the side. At least 10 players will be making their senior India debuts. These include Yashdeep Siwach, Abhisek Lakra, Manjeet, Uttam Singh, Mareeswaren Sakthivel, and Shee Gowda B M.
The tournament features six teams. India and Pakistan are in Group A, while Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka will compete in Group B. Each team will play the other once on the group stage. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the Super 4 round. The winning team in the Super 4 will advance to the final.
India’s selection process is complicated. The top five teams from the previous Asia Cup, the host country, and two finalists from the 2022 AHF Cup are a part of the 20-team competition. The team selection committee must make an informed decision.
Match starting date
The Asian Hockey Federation has announced the starting date of the Hero Asia Cup 2022, which will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tournament will begin on May 23 and will end on June 1, 2022. It will feature five teams from different parts of the world and will be broadcast live on television and streaming services such as Disney + Hotstar.
Pakistan has also fielded a number of new players for the event. India will field their A team, which is led by Olympic medalist Birendra Lakra. Afghanistan is the fifth team. India’s next match is scheduled for September 11, while the final will take place on September 11. All five teams will play in the T20 format. In addition to the main tournament, a qualification tournament will be held in Singapore, Kuwait, Hong Kong, and the UAE. The winner of this will join India and Pakistan in the main tournament.
Match timing
The Hero Asia Cup 2022 will be held in Indonesia. The tournament will feature eight teams from one confederation. The matches will be played at the GBK Sports Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia. There are various timings for all the matches. Here’s how to find out when the matches will take place.
The first match of the Asia Cup 2022 will be between India and Pakistan. The first match will start at 7:30 pm (IST), whereas the second game will start at 6 PM local time. The match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network in India. It will also be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
Super 4 stage
The Super 4 stage of the Hero Asia Cup 2022 schedule will begin on September 3 and end on September 9. The tournament is divided into two groups of three teams each, with the top two teams in each group progressing to the Super 4 stage. In this stage, four teams will compete for the title.
The Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2022 schedule will be followed by the final and will reward the top two teams. The final will be played on September 11. The schedule has been finalized to make sure all teams will play.
Final match
The Hero Asia Cup 2022 will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tournament will be held between 23rd and 30th May and will conclude on the 1st of June. Several teams from the Asia region are already participating. The tournament will be televised on Star Sports and Disney + Hotstar.
Star Sports India will broadcast the tournament in India. Starting from May 23, fans can catch all the matches live on Star Sports Select 2 SD + HD and Disney+ Hotstar. Moreover, fans can also watch all matches on the social media site Khel Now. Moreover, the final match will be streamed live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD.
The final match of Hero Asia Cup 2022 was expected to be a rematch of the Asian Games final. The event will feature six teams competing in the T20 format. To qualify for the table, teams must play a minimum of seven matches.
