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An Indian cricketer, Abhishek Anand, represented Japan at the Asian Games, having moved there for work and risen through club cricket to the national T20 squad.
Japan narrowly lost a rain-affected T20I to India by two runs, scoring 30/3 in reply to India's 32/4 after a spirited performance.
India secured Asian Games women's cricket gold, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs. Smriti Mandhana's 79 and Richa Ghosh's unbeaten 49 powered India to 216, with Sri Lanka all out for 69.
India will defend their gold medal against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games women's cricket final, having won the toss and chosen to bat. Shafali Verma's strong form is key for India.
India and Japan's men's cricket teams face off for the first time, a T20 match marking diplomatic ties, though cricket is a niche sport in Japan with a long history.
Abhishek Sharma hit India's fastest T20I century as India thrashed Afghanistan by 127 runs, completing a 3-0 series win.
Abhishek Sharma hit the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter off just 30 balls, surpassing Rohit Sharma's previous record.
India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in a T20I series decider, with Sanju Samson scoring 57 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets.
India vs Pakistan Women Asia Cup 2026 live updates, score, results and highlights. Follow IND vs PAK live action, key moments and the latest updates on OnManorama.
Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah (fitness pending) are in India's T20 squad versus Afghanistan, a selection similar to the Asian Games team.
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