Japan cricket

From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity

Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan's first cricket match in 1863 and the sport has battled for recognition in the baseball-mad country ever since.

All out for 12: Japan inflict misery on Mongolia

This was Mongolia’s fifth T20I appearance, having made international debut at the Hangzhou showpiece where they made a group stage exit after losing both their matches.

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity

Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan's first cricket match in 1863 and the sport has battled for recognition in the baseball-mad country ever since.

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024

All out for 12: Japan inflict misery on Mongolia

This was Mongolia’s fifth T20I appearance, having made international debut at the Hangzhou showpiece where they made a group stage exit after losing both their matches.