India and Japan to Play First Ever International Cricket Match
Summary
India and Japan will play their first-ever international men’s cricket match on September 22 in Tochigi Prefecture to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. The one-off T20I is part of the ‘Sport 75’ initiative aimed at deepening sports cooperation and promoting cricket in Japan and East Asia.
Key Points
- India and Japan will meet for their first international men’s cricket match on September 22 in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
- The T20I is part of the ‘Sport 75’ initiative tied to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
- BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said the match is a major step for cricket’s growth beyond traditional strongholds and praised the Japan Cricket Association’s role.
- Japan Cricket Association CEO Naoki Miyaji called it a historic moment and said it could boost interest in cricket across Japan.
