Typhoon Dujuan Disrupts India's T20I Preparations in Japan
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, NDTV Sports
Typhoon Dujuan forced the Indian cricket team to cancel its final training session in Japan ahead of their historic T20 International fixture at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture. Captain Shreyas Iyer admitted the squad has limited knowledge of the local conditions and pitch due to the weather disruption. The storm brought torrential rain and strong winds to eastern Japan, prompting warnings of potential landslides and flash floods from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The Suzuki Cup marks the first-ever men's international T20 match between India and Japan, organised to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. The severe weather has also impacted other events, including the equestrian competition at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Why it matters
The disruption leaves the Indian squad heading into a landmark international fixture without crucial preparation time on unfamiliar pitches.
Read the original report — Times of India
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