Kadowaki-Fleming seeks long-term development from India T20I appearance

Kadowaki-Fleming looks toward the upcoming one-off T20I match against India as a foundational moment for Japanese cricket. The fixture serves as an opportunity for the national team to gain experience against a top-tier opponent. Players expressed hope that this high-profile match will generate interest in the sport throughout Japan. This international engagement is viewed as an initial step toward establishing a consistent history of competing against established global cricket nations. Following the India match, the team intends to use the Asian Games to further elevate the profile of the game domestically.

• 9:53 AMESPNcricinfo — Kadowaki-Fleming hopes India T20I is 'first step in a long history' of playing top-tier teams