Bihar-born, IIT Kanpur-educated Abhishek Anand takes his cricketing passion to Japan
Abhishek Anand, an IIT Kanpur graduate working in Japan, has gained social media attention for his journey to becoming a member of the Japanese national cricket team. Despite the viral interest, he was not selected for the upcoming historic T20I match between India and Japan.
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The story highlights the growing global reach of cricket and the unique intersection of professional migration and sports representation.
From IIT Kanpur to Japan’s national cricket team, Abhishek Anand’s journey has taken an unexpected turn and now, a viral video has put the Bihar-born cricketer in the spotlight ahead of Japan’s historic T20I against India.The 28-year-old, who hails from Bihar’s Rohtas district, moved to Japan for employment after completing his Chemistry degree at IIT Kanpur. He continued pursuing cricket alongside his professional career, eventually earning a place in Japan’s national team.However, despite the buzz surrounding his story, Abhishek’s participation in the September 22 fixture is not confirmed. Japan have announced a 15-member squad for the match, and Abhishek is not among the selected players.From IIT Kanpur to Japan’s cricket circuitDuring his college years in IIT Kanpur, he remained connected to cricket and captained the institute’s team. After graduating, he relocated to Tokyo for work.
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