Cricket is set to make a comeback at the Asian Games in Hangzhou later this year but Team India are unlikely to feature in the multi-sport event due to existing commitments.

With the 2022 edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled in Australia from October 16, the Indian team may not compete in the September Games to avoid injury to the players.

Participation of the Indian women's team is also doubtful as they will compete in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in July-August.

"As far as the Asian Games in Hangzhou is concerned, a final decision on whether to send both men's and women's teams will be taken later and based on our existing commitments," BCCI secretary Jay Shah told Reuters.

The Asian Games clash with the women team's limited-overs tour of England and Shah said honouring bilateral commitment is more important in a post-Coronavirus world.

"The BCCI has always stood by member boards and helped them in these difficult times," Shah said. "The board firmly believes in honouring its bilateral commitments.

"We are committed to our fans here in India and it is absolutely important that we safeguard our home season.

"The FTP that has been created needs to be adhered to," he said referring to the game's Future Tours Programme calendar.

(With Reuters inputs)