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Abhishek Anand pursues cricket in Japan ahead of T20I against India

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:06 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Abhishek Anand pursues cricket in Japan ahead of T20I against India

Summary

Abhishek Anand, a 28-year-old cricketer from Bihar and IIT Kanpur graduate, is part of Japan's cricket. He has gained attention with his story from Bihar to Tokyo, where he has pursued cricket alongside his career. Ahead of Japan's T20I match against India on September 22, his participation remains uncertain as he is not included in the announced squad. Anand's journey and a viral social media video highlight his connection to Bihar while representing Japan, sparking interest among cricket fans.

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By the Numbers

•Abhishek Anand moved to Japan after graduating from IIT Kanpur.
•He has played 18 T20Is for Japan, scoring 275 runs.
•Japan will face India in a T20I on September 22 in Tochigi.
•Anand's squad status for the match is not confirmed.
•The T20I serves as preparation for the upcoming Asian Games.

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11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Born in Bihar, a master’s degree from IIT Kanpur, but with cricket still in his heart, Abhishek Anand has taken his passion to Japan

What they're saying

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Abhishek Anand, proud IIT Kanpur graduate, who represent Japan's national cricket team, capturing widespread social media interest with his incredible story from Bihar to this unexpected opportunity.
— Yahoo Sports

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