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India-Japan T20I Faces Rain Threat Before Historic Match
India’s cricket team has traveled to Japan for a special one-game match.
It will be the first time India and Japan play each other in international cricket.
The match is planned for Tuesday in Sano.
Heavy rain has already caused India to cancel a practice session.
More rain could make the match difficult to play.
The stadium can hold about 5,000 people.
Indian captain Shreyas Iyer said the team is excited.
India is also getting ready for the Asian Games, which start on September 28.
India arrived in Japan on Monday for its first-ever international cricket match against the hosts.
The one-off T20I is scheduled for Tuesday at Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture.
Heavy rain cancelled India’s training session and could test the ground’s drainage system.
Shreyas Iyer said India was excited to play Japan for the first time.
India is preparing for its Asian Games campaign, which begins September 28, after a 3-0 T20I series win over Afghanistan.
- Who
- India and Japan’s men’s cricket teams, led by Shreyas Iyer and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming.
- What
- A historic one-off T20I, marking the first international cricket meeting between India and Japan.
- Where
- Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
- When
- The match is scheduled for Tuesday; India arrived on Monday, and the Asian Games begin September 28.
- Why
- The match was arranged after the Japan Cricket Association proposed playing India in Japan, while India is also preparing for its Asian Games campaign.
Key facts
- Match
- One-off T20I between India and Japan
- Venue
- Sano International Cricket Ground
- Venue capacity
- Approximately 5,000 spectators
- Weather concern
- Heavy showers have threatened the match and cancelled India’s training session
- India’s captain
- Shreyas Iyer
- Japan’s captain
- Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming
- India’s recent result
- A 3-0 T20I series win over Afghanistan
Quotes
Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming
Captain of Japan’s cricket team
“It's taken a massive effort from a lot of people involved to make it happen. Credit, of course, goes to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for accepting Japan’s proposal. Also, to our leadership team here at the Japan Cricket Association (JCA), and in particular, the CEO.”
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Shreyas Iyer
Captain of India’s cricket team
“It is going to be a thrilling and exciting match for us playing Japan for the first time. Looking forward to a great match,”
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