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Bihar-Born Abhishek Anand Shines in Japanese Cricket, Eager to Meet Vaibhav & Ishan
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News18•21-09-2026, 15:15
Bihar-Born Abhishek Anand Shines in Japanese Cricket, Eager to Meet Vaibhav & Ishan
- •Abhishek Anand, originally from Rohtas district, Bihar, plays international cricket for the Japanese national team.
- •An IIT Kanpur graduate, he moved to Japan for a job at Accenture Japan, driven by a desire to expand cricket there.
- •Despite his success, Abhishek Anand was not selected for Japan's 15-member squad to play against India on September 22.
- •He is keen to meet Indian cricketers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ishan Kishan, both with Bihar connections.
- •Abhishek, 28, continued his passion for cricket alongside his professional work, eventually earning a spot in the national team.
Key Questions Answered
Abhishek Anand is a 28-year-old cricketer from the Rohtas district in Bihar who graduated with a Chemistry degree from IIT Kanpur and moved to Japan for a job with Accenture Japan. While working there, he continued playing club and domestic cricket, eventually earning a spot in the Japanese national cricket team and making his T20I debut against the Cook Islands.
No, although he plays international cricket for Japan, Abhishek Anand is not included in the 15-member Japanese squad selected for the single T20 match against India.
Abhishek Anand made his T20 International debut for Japan on May 9, 2025, against the Cook Islands, according to Japan Cricket Association records.
