Japan is all set for a historic T20 match with the Indian cricket team. Japan has officially announced its squad for the special clash with India.
It seems that this team has been selected with the aim of expanding cricket in the country in addition to giving opportunities to talented young players in Japanese cricket. Experienced players like Kendall Kadowaki-Fleming and Declan Suzuki-McComb have also made the squad.
Players like Miyachi and Makoto Taniyama are also in Japan's lineup. Especially Taniyama, who learned spin by watching Shane Warne's bowling videos.The article said that this match is being organized under the name 'Sport 75' on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two countries.
After the match against India, the Japanese team will play two more T20 matches on September 19 and 20. Later, they will face Afghanistan on September 24 and Nepal on September 26 as part of the Asian Games.
The historic clash with India is expected to help bring more recognition to Japanese cricket at the international level.