The Economic Times

'Bihari kahan nahi hai bhai': He studied chemistry at IIT Kanpur, now plays cricket for Japan

India vs Japan T20 Cricket Match 2026: Meet Abhishek Anand, an accomplished IIT Kanpur alumnus who has taken his talent to Japan's cricket team. His journey began with his studies, eventually leading him to work in Japan. As excitement builds for the upcoming India-Japan cricket match, a video featuring Anand has caught the public's eye. However, he won't be playing, as he is not listed in Japan's squad for this momentous first-ever men's international match against India.