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Japan Announces Squad for Historic T20I Against India in Sano
✍️ ICC
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:39 AM
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The Japan Cricket Association has released its squad for a landmark T20 International against India, scheduled to be played in Sano.
Japan Cricket Association unveiled a 15‑member squad ahead of a historic Twenty20 International against India, the first such encounter to be staged on Japanese soil.
The match will take place in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, as part of the ICC’s drive to grow cricket in emerging markets. The selected players blend experienced campaigners with promising youngsters, reflecting Japan’s expanding talent pool.
While India is expected to field a strong side, Japan aims to gain valuable exposure and test its skills at the highest level. The ICC has confirmed the fixture’s status as an official T20I, underscoring its significance for both nations.
The squad announcement highlights Japan’s ambition to build a competitive cricket programme ahead of upcoming regional tournaments.
The match will take place in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, as part of the ICC’s drive to grow cricket in emerging markets. The selected players blend experienced campaigners with promising youngsters, reflecting Japan’s expanding talent pool.
While India is expected to field a strong side, Japan aims to gain valuable exposure and test its skills at the highest level. The ICC has confirmed the fixture’s status as an official T20I, underscoring its significance for both nations.
The squad announcement highlights Japan’s ambition to build a competitive cricket programme ahead of upcoming regional tournaments.