JAP vs IND: Japan ready for India’s challenge with Asian Games squad

Japan have announced their squad for a historic T20I against India, with the same group set to represent the country at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

Japan will take on the reigning ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions and world No. 1 India on September 22 at the Sano International Cricket Ground. The game will be a major moment for Japanese cricket as the team prepares to face one of the strongest sides in the world.

Japan’s leading T20I run-scorer, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, will lead the side. Ibrahim Takahashi and Declan Suzuki-McComb, who have both played more than 50 T20Is for Japan, are also part of the squad.

The team also includes some fresh faces, with Jake Kusuda-Nairn earning a place after impressing in domestic cricket. Veteran Tsuyoshi Takada will also return after making his Japan debut in 2013.

Wataru Miyauchi and Makoto Taniyama, alumni of Japanese school cricket programmes, have also been selected. Taniyama is currently Japan’s leading wicket-taker across international and pathway cricket.

Benjamin Ito-Davis will also return after recovering from a hand injury, while U19 World Cup player Charlie Hara-Hinze has also secured his place in the group.

Japan will also play Hong Kong on September 19 and 20 before beginning their Asian Games campaign.

Squad: Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (c), Charlie Hara-Hinze, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Alester Kadowaki-Fleming, Kohei Kubota, Jake Kusuda-Nairn, Wataru Miyauchi (wk), Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Alex Shirai-Patmore (wk), Shoma Sugaya-Slater, Declan Suzuki-McComb, Tsuyoshi Takada, Ibrahim Takahashi, Makoto Taniyama, Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake.

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