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Bihar-born IIT grad Abhishek Anand plays for Japan cricket team

The 28-year-old from Rohtas relocated to Tokyo for work and earned a spot on Japan's national squad after three years of club cricket.

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What to know

  • Abhishek Anand, a 28-year-old from Bihar's Rohtas district and IIT Kanpur Chemistry graduate, plays for Japan's national T20I team after relocating to Tokyo for work.
  • He made his T20I debut in May 2025 and has played 18 matches, scoring 275 runs with a highest score of 55.
  • A viral video of Anand discussing his journey sparked widespread social media interest ahead of Japan's historic first men's T20I against India on September 22.
  • Despite the buzz, Anand was not selected for Japan's 15-member squad for the September 22 match.

“Bihari kahan nahi hai bhai”

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Bihar-born IIT grad Abhishek Anand plays for Japan cricket team
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 5:46 AM ET
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    India faces Japan in historic T20I at Sano International Cricket Ground

    The one-off men's T20I marks the first men's international cricket meeting between India and Japan, held under the Suzuki Cup banner to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations. Abhishek Anand is not included in Japan's 15-member squad.

    1. 3 outlets Bihar-born, IIT Kanpur-educated Abhishek Anand takes his cricketing passion to Japan

      first by Times of India, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Rediff

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    Viral video spotlights Anand's Japan cricket story — A video featuring Abhishek Anand discussing being a Bihari representing Japan circulates widely on social media, with his response and message to the Indian team drawing cricket fans' attention.

  3. background

    Abhishek Anand makes T20I debut for Japan — The Bihar-born cricketer, who relocated to Tokyo after completing his IIT Kanpur degree, made his international T20I debut against the Cook Islands.