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India vs Japan, one-off T20I: Fans await official broadcaster; ITW Universe emerges as top contender
India’s first international cricket match against Japan is still without a confirmed broadcaster in the country, with the organisers working to find a television or streaming partner for the one-off T20I on September 22. amunra-online.pl
The match will be played at the Sano International Stadium in Tochigi Prefecture and is part of the Suzuki Cup, which has been organised to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. It will also launch the Sport 75 initiative, aimed at strengthening sporting ties between the two countries.
The Japan Cricket Association is in talks with ITW Universe, which is handling the broadcast rights for the game. ITW is understood to have approached FanCode, Sony, Star and Zee about showing the match in India. No agreement has been announced yet.
The lack of a confirmed broadcaster is linked to the timing and scale of the fixture. India and Japan will play their match while the Asian Games are taking place in Aichi-Nagoya. The competition will bring several sporting events and broadcast operations to Japan, making it difficult to arrange a full production for a single cricket match.
The original plan was to stream the game on YouTube with limited production facilities. That option has not been ruled out, especially for viewers outside India. However, the Japan Cricket Association is now hoping to secure a regular broadcast or streaming platform for Indian fans.
The match is a major occasion for Japan, which has been working to grow cricket and improve its international profile. Facing India, one of the biggest teams in the sport, gives the Japanese side a chance to attract more attention to the game in the country.
The game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am IST on September 22. While the match date and venue are confirmed, Indian viewers are still waiting for clarity on where they can watch it. The broadcaster is expected to be announced once the talks between ITW Universe and the interested platforms are completed.
Until then, fans may have to rely on an official YouTube stream if no Indian television or digital partner is finalised.
Indian Players’ WCPL Round-Up: Shikha, Yastika impress but poor debut for Vastrakar
The fifth season of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) is underway, with two matches already played. Four Indian players are in action this season, with Yastika Bhatia and Shikha Pandey representing Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), while Kiran Navgire and Pooja Vastrakar are playing for Barbados Tridents (BT), formerly known as Barbados Royals.
The two teams faced each other in the tournament opener in Bridgetown on September 5, with TKR securing a 21-run victory over the three-time defending champions, Tridents. Both Yastika and Shikha made an impact for the Knight Riders.
It is a debut WCPL season for Yastika, Navgire and Vastrakar, and Yastika made an immediate impression with the bat. Opening alongside Laura Harris, she stitched together a quickfire 67-run partnership in just 5.4 overs before scoring 35 off 28 balls at a strike rate of 125.
Defending 155, veteran medium-pacer Shikha, who is playing her third WCPL season, took charge with the ball. She claimed three wickets, including the crucial dismissal of Tridents skipper Hayley Matthews. Her impactful spell earned her the Player of the Match award.
For Navgire and Vastrakar, however, it was a less impressive debut. Batting at number three, Navgire scored 28 off 21 balls at a strike rate of 133.33 but could not convert her start into a match-winning contribution.
There was considerable attention on Vastrakar, the 26-year-old all-rounder who has struggled with fitness issues over the last two years. She last represented India in October 2024, making this WCPL stint an important opportunity to push her case for a return to the international set-up.
However, her tournament debut did not go as planned. With the ball, Vastrakar went wicketless, conceding 23 runs in two overs at an economy rate of 11.5. With the bat, she managed just two runs off three balls.
Indian players’ performances so far in WCPL 2026
Yastika Bhatia – 35 runs, SR 125
Shikha Pandey – 8 runs, SR 200 and 3 wickets, Econ 4.63
Kiran Navgire – 28 runs, SR 133.33
Pooja Vastrakar – 2 runs, SR 66.66 and no wickets, Econ 11.50
Upcoming matches
Yastika Bhatia and Shikha Pandey – Jamaica Express vs Trinbago Knight Riders, Bridgetown, September 10
Kiran Navgire and Pooja Vastrakar – Barbados Tridents vs Jamaica Express, Bridgetown, September 13
- All dates are according to IST.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar confirms India comeback desires
Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has openly admitted that he wants to make India come back, but at the same time, he has made it clear that this only rests with the national selectors and BCCI.
He had a brilliant IPL 2026 season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), taking 28 wickets in 16 matches and playing an important role in the team’s successful title defence. But the Indian selectors have not picked him for either the T20Is or ODIs yet.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar confirms desire for India comeback
The calls for Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the India National Cricket Team have continued to grow among former players, experts and fans. Now, the 36-year-old himself has made his desire clear.
In a viral video shared by 2sloggers on Instagram, Bhuvneshwar was told that fans want to see him back in the Indian team. The Meerut-born pacer admitted that he still wants to wear the India jersey again. He said in his response: “Mann toh mera bhi hai (I want to as well).”
When he was reminded that the fans want to see him in the national jersey, the RCB bowler said that it is their love and he is happy for that. Well, the focus turned to his impressive spell in the UPT20 League, where he produced figures of 4 wickets for just 10 runs.
The possibility of seeing such performances for India was also mentioned by the hosts, and Bhuvneshwar remained hopeful about it. Bhuvneshwar said, “Ho jayega toh achhi hai" (It will be good if that happens). Earlier, Ishan Kishan’s GF shared a heartfelt message after the keeper-batter’s Duleep Trophy century.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India snub stuns fans despite IPL and domestic heroics
Bhuvneshwar Kumar made his India debut in December 2012 against Pakistan in a T20I. He represented the country in all three formats and became one of India's most reliable white-ball bowlers. However, Bhuvneshwar’s last appearance for India came way back in November 2022.
Since then, he has not been picked in the India squad, but he has continued to perform strongly in domestic and franchise cricket. After joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the 2025 mega auction, Bhuvneshwar has taken 45 wickets in 30 matches for the franchise.
His IPL 2026 campaign was especially impressive. He played every one of RCB’s 16 matches and picked up 28 wickets, helping Rajat Patidar’s team successfully defend the IPL trophy. He finished the tournament as the second-highest wicket-taker, yet he was not handed the recall.
UPT20 League gives more hope to Bhuvneshwar
After his successful IPL 2026 season, Bhuvneshwar Kumar continued his strong run in the UPT20 League with the Lucknow Falcons. He played all 11 matches for the team and took 14 wickets, helping Lucknow Falcons reach the finals, where his team lost to Meerut Mavericks.
His best performance came in the first playoff against Meerut Mavericks on September 3 at Ekana Stadium. Bhuvneshwar produced a brilliant spell of 4 wickets for only 10 runs.
At 36, Bhuvneshwar is still showing that he has plenty of cricket left in him. With his experience, IPL success and recent performances, the debate over his return to the Indian team is only getting louder.
Satwik-Chirag breach Great Wall, China Masters win boosts Asian Games hopes
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have emerged victorious at the China Masters BWF Super 750 tournament. In a riveting final against He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu, the Indian pair turned the tide after a shaky start. Their adaptability and strategic finesse played a vital role in their triumph, instilling a strong sense of confidence as they prepare to defend their title at the upcoming Asian Games.ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026: How can Fatima Sana’s Pakistan still qualify for semi-finals, EXPLAINED
Despite getting thrashed by Harmanpreet Kaur’s team India in their previous ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match, Fatima Sana’s Pakistan are still in contention for the semi-finals with their upcoming game against Hong Kong later today being a do-or-die one.
Pakistan currently have two points from two matches. They began their campaign with a 35-run win over Thailand but then suffered a heavy seven-wicket defeat against India. Thailand have also finished with two points after completing all three of their group matches, while Hong Kong are yet to open their account. India have already qualified after winning all three games.
Pakistan’s last group match is against Hong Kong on September 7. A win will take Fatima Sana’s side to four points and confirm their place in the semi-finals. They do not need to worry about the net run rate if they win.
A no-result will also be enough for Pakistan. In that case, they will move to three points, while Hong Kong can collect only one point. Thailand, meanwhile, are already stuck on two points after completing their campaign.
The situation becomes less certain if Pakistan lose to Hong Kong. Such a result would leave Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong all on two points. The second semi-finalist from Group A would then be decided by net run rate.
Pakistan do have an advantage on that front. Their current net run rate is -0.569, which is considerably better than Thailand’s -2.050 and Hong Kong’s -3.575. Thailand cannot improve their figure because they have already played all three matches.
This means Pakistan could still qualify even with a defeat, but the margin would become important. A heavy loss to Hong Kong could push their net run rate below that of their rivals and knock them out.
The defeat against India has put Pakistan in this position. India bowled them out for only 55 before completing the chase in 8.4 overs. It was Pakistan’s lowest completed total in women’s T20I cricket and also gave India a seven-wicket win.
Hong Kong have also struggled in the tournament. They lost their opening game to Thailand by six runs before India handed them a 137-run defeat. They now need to beat Pakistan to have any chance of reaching the semi-finals.