In 1863, players in the first cricket game in Japan carried revolvers because they feared samurai attacks.
Historian Mike Galbraith has since brought to light details of the encounter.
In Sano, India and Japan marked their enduring diplomatic ties with a spirited cricket match. The report says cricket in Japan today involves thousands of players.
Shafali Verma became the highest run-scorer in women's T20Is in a calendar year, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt, the Times of India reported on September 22, 2026. Her tally for the year included one cen...
India captain Shreyas Iyer became the first captain to choose to bat first in India’s inaugural men’s T20I against Japan, a match staged as part of the 'Sport 75' celebrations and reported on Septembe...
On September 22, 2026, former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis said that Babar Azam's Test leadership was negatively impacting his batting in remarks made following Pakistan's recent series defeat agains...
