India coach VVS Laxman said that participating in the Asian Games itself is a matter of great pride for the men’s cricket team. Ruturaj Gaikwad is leading a new-look Indian team in Hangzhou. Ruturaj said that the team enjoyed cheering for India’s other teams in the stadium and realised how fans feel watching from outside. The Indian men’s cricket team starts its campaign on October 3 in the quarter-final stage.