How one India T20I could become Japanese cricket's defining moment Alan Curr, the COO of the Japan Cricket Association (JCA), has been busy preparing for the historic India vs. Japan T20I match on September 22.
The fact that the reigning world champions are coming to play is a significant milestone for Japanese cricket, but what lies behind this quiet growth in the sport?
Cricket was introduced to Japan in the 1870s, but it has struggled to gain traction compared to other sports like baseball and sumo wrestling.