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IIT Kanpur Alum from Bihar Plays Cricket for Japan, Viral Video Ahead of India T20I
- •Abhishek Anand, born in Bihar and an IIT Kanpur graduate, now represents Japan's national cricket team.
- •He moved to Japan after completing his Chemistry degree and joined Accenture Japan, continuing his passion for cricket.
- •Anand researched cricket opportunities in Japan before accepting his job offer, discovering the country's participation in the East Asia-Pacific World Cup qualifier.
- •He made his T20I debut in May last year and has played 18 T20Is for Japan, scoring 275 runs and taking one wicket.
- •A video of Anand responding to being a Bihari representing Japan with the phrase "Bihari kahan nahi hai bhai" has gone viral, though he is not in the squad for the upcoming T20I against India.
Key Questions Answered
After completing his chemistry degree at IIT Kanpur, Abhishek Anand accepted a job placement offer with Accenture Japan. Upon moving to Japan, he joined the Tokyo Falcon Cricket Club, and his strong performances over three years eventually earned him a spot in the national team setup.
Abhishek Anand made his T20I debut for Japan against the Cook Islands in May 2025. He has since represented Japan in 18 T20Is, scoring 275 runs with a highest score of 55 and claiming one wicket.
No, Abhishek Anand is not included in Japan's 15-member squad for the T20I match against India, so his participation in the fixture is not confirmed. However, he expressed excitement about the match and hopes to meet fellow Bihari players Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
