Sanju Samson says constant meetings and activities keeping India ‘switched on’
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson stated that the team has remained focused through meetings and gym sessions despite weather-related disruptions in Japan. The team is preparing for an upcoming Asia Games semifinal match against Sri Lanka.
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Incessant rains have deprived India of crucial training and competition time in Japan, but constant meetings and team activities have helped the players remain "switched on", said opener Sanju Samson here on Wednesday (September 30, 2026).
India have been in Japan for the past 10 days but have only played a five-overs-a-side game against Japan on September 22. The three-time T20 World Cup winners have their first proper training session scheduled later on Wednesday.
Earlier, India's opening match in the Asia Games — a quarterfinal against Afghanistan — was abandoned after no play was possible due to rain. India will take on Sri Lanka in the semifinal here on Thursday.
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