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Japan's Ito-Davis Faces India in Historic One-Off T20I
Japan is preparing to play India in a special cricket match.
The game will be held in Sano on Tuesday.
Benjamin Ito-Davis is a Japan player who admires many Indian cricketers.
He said facing India feels exciting because he usually watches those players on television.
Japan has gained confidence after winning against Papua New Guinea, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Ito-Davis says the team should focus on each ball instead of worrying about famous opponents.
Japan's players have trained together for several years and understand their roles.
He also wants more facilities so children in Japan can discover cricket.
Japan will host India in a historic one-off men's T20I at Sano on Tuesday.
Benjamin Ito-Davis said Japan's players are excited to face cricketers they usually watch on television.
Japan, ranked 41st in men's T20Is, has recently beaten Papua New Guinea, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Ito-Davis believes Japan must focus ball by ball rather than being overwhelmed by India's star players.
He said more cricket facilities and grounds are needed to help the sport grow across Japan.
- Who
- Japan's men's cricket team, including Benjamin Ito-Davis, will face India's men's cricket team.
- What
- A historic one-off men's T20I cricket match.
- Where
- Sano, Japan.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- The match gives Japan an opportunity to compete against India and promote the growth of cricket in Japan.
Key facts
- Match
- One-off men's T20I between Japan and India
- Venue
- Sano, Japan
- Timing
- Scheduled for Tuesday
- Weather concern
- The fixture is under threat from Typhoon Dujuan
- Japan's ranking
- 41st in men's T20Is
- Recent Japan wins
- Papua New Guinea, Bahrain and Kuwait in May
- Ito-Davis's development goal
- Inspire more people in Japan to play cricket
Quotes
Benjamin Ito-Davis
Japan men’s cricketer discussing his approach to facing India
“If we're able to inspire one kid or one boy or girl to pick up the sport and play cricket, because they've watched these games or watched us play, then I think that's the biggest success story”
thehansindia.com
“For Japan cricket to grow and go to the next level, we need more facilities. This is our biggest obstacle right now - we're just quite short on facilities around Japan.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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