Asian Games put spotlight on cricket’s growth in Japan
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-09-23 14:23 UTC+10:00
Section: Asian Games
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Asia, World News, Asia Pacific
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Cricket is one of the world’s most popular sports, yet in Japan, the bat-and-ball game only enjoys a niche following and lags light years behind baseball in national relevance.
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