Japan Cricket Association

[:en]CRICKET BLAST Sano Mayor's Cup[:ja]クリケットブラスト佐野市長杯[:]
2016-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]2017 Japan Women's National Squad Trials[:ja]女子日本代表強化選手団選考会[:]
2017-03-19 10:00 - 2017-03-20 16:00
The Japan Cricket Association will once again be holding open trials for anyone who wishes to be considered for the 2017 Japan National Women’s Squad.
The women’s trials will take place on Sunday 19th and Monday 20th March 2017. Each day will run from 10am – 4pm. The JCA would like to encourage all sportswomen to attend, even if they are new to cricket.
The trials will take place at Sano International Cricket Ground and will be run by former Cricket Australia trainer Cameron Tradell along with JCA staff and volunteers.
Those wishing to attend the women’s trials should fill out the form by clicking on this link: https://goo.gl/forms/q2mX7oDZakdxfCtI3
The deadline for signing up for the trails is Friday 10th March 2017.

[:en]2017 Japan Men's National Squad Trials[:ja]男子代表強化選手団選考会[:]
2017-03-25 10:00 - 2017-03-26 16:00
The Japan Cricket Association will once again be holding open trials for anyone who wishes to be considered for the 2017 Japan National Men’s Squad.
The men’s trials will take place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March 2017. Each day will run from 10am – 4pm.
The trials will take place at Sano International Cricket Ground and will be run by former Cricket Australia trainer Cameron Tradell along with JCA staff and volunteers.
Those wishing to attend the men’s trials should fill out the form by clicking on this link: https://goo.gl/forms/iXEkn2eTZIgaz4GS2
The deadline for signing up for the trails is Friday 10th March 2017.
Only players eligible to represent Japan will be selected, although anyone is welcome to attend for the experience. If you have any questions about the selection criteria please contact Head of Cricket Operations Alan Curr via email on: a-curr@cricket.or.jp.

[:en]2017 Women's World T20 Qualifier, East Asia Pacific[:ja]2017女子ワールドT20東アジア太平洋予選[:]
2017-04-28 09:00 - 2017-05-05 17:00
The 2017 Women’s World T20 Qualifier was hosted in Sano, Japan during April and May. The tournament included hosts Japan along with Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Vanuatu.
The Japan team was coached by Katrina Keenan who had returned to work with the team for the one off tournament having been away from Japan for many years, and was captained by Kurumi Ota in her first tournament leading the team.
The inexperienced Japan team struggled throughout but ended the tournament on a high with victory over Vanuatu, although still finished fourth.
The full list of players selected can be found by clicking here and all results can be seen on ESPN Cricinfo.

Schedule

Date
Time
WOMEN’S WORLD T20 QUALIFIER, EAST ASIA PACIFIC
VENUE (SANO, TOCHIGI)

April 28th, Friday
09:30 – 12:30
Japan vs Samoa
Sano International Cricket Ground

13:30 – 16:30
PNG vs Vanuatu
Sano International Cricket Ground

April 29th, Saturday
09:30 – 12:30
Samoa vs PNG
Sano International Cricket Ground

13:30 – 16:30
Vanuatu vs Japan
Sano International Cricket Ground

April 30th, Sunday
09:30 – 12:30
Samoa vs Vanuatu
Sano International Cricket Ground

13:30 – 16:30
Japan vs PNG
Sano International Cricket Ground

May 2nd, Tuesday
09:30 – 12:30
Samoa vs Japan
Sano International Cricket Ground

13:30 – 16:30
Vanuatu vs PNG
Sano International Cricket Ground

May 3rd, Wednesday
09:30 – 12:30
PNG vs Japan
Sano International Cricket Ground

13:30 – 16:30
Vanuatu vs Samoa
Sano International Cricket Ground

May 4th, Thursday
09:30 – 12:30
PNG vs Samoa
Sano International Cricket Ground

13:30 – 16:30
Japan vs Vanuatu
Sano International Cricket Ground

*Monday 1st May and Friday 5th May are reserve days in the event of bad weather.

For all results please see here: https://www.icc-cricket.com/womens-world-t20-q/womens-east-asia-pacific/results

WWT20Q: Japan vs Samoa
2017-04-28 09:30 - 12:30

WWT20Q: PNG vs Vanuatu
2017-04-28 13:30 - 16:30

WWT20Q: Samoa vs PNG
2017-04-29 09:30 - 12:30

WWT20Q: Vanuatu vs Japan
2017-04-29 13:30 - 16:30

WWT20Q: Samoa vs Vanuatu
2017-04-30 09:30 - 12:30

WWT20Q: Japan vs PNG
2017-04-30 13:30 - 16:30

WWT20Q: Samoa vs Japan
2017-05-02 09:30 - 12:30

[:ja]WWT20Q: Vanuatu vs PNG[:]
2017-05-02 13:30 - 16:30

WWT20Q: PNG vs Japan
2017-05-03 09:30 - 12:30

WWT20Q: Vanuatu vs Samoa
2017-05-03 13:30 - 16:30

WWT20Q: PNG vs Samoa
2017-05-04 09:30 - 12:30

WWT20Q: Japan vs Vanuatu
2017-05-04 13:30 - 16:30

[:en]Men's National Squad Training Camp[:ja]男子日本代表強化合宿[:]
2017-05-27 10:00 - 2017-05-28 16:00, 2017-08-05 10:00 - 2017-08-06 16:00

[:en]JPL: Match Day 1 - Sano[:ja]JPL第1ラウンド佐野[:]
2017-05-28 10:30 - 17:00
North Kanto Lions vs West Kanto Hurricanes
Morning match, 10:30-13:30.
Afternoon match, 14:00-17:00.

[:en]Women's National Squad Training Camp[:ja]女子日本代表強化合宿[:]
2017-06-03 10:00 - 2017-06-04 16:00, 2017-08-12 10:00 - 2017-08-13 16:00, 2017-10-21 10:00 - 2017-10-22 16:00

[:en]JPL: Match Day 2 - Sano[:ja]JPL第2ラウンド佐野[:]
2017-07-23 10:30 - 17:00
North Kanto Lions vs East Kanto Sunrisers
Morning match, 10:30-13:30.
Afternoon match, 14:00-17:00.

[:en]JPL: Match Day 3 - Sano[:ja]JPL第3ラウンド佐野[:]
2017-09-23 10:30 - 17:00
North Kanto Lions vs South Kanto Super Kings
Morning match, 10:30-13:30.
Afternoon match, 14:00-17:00.

[:en]JCL 1st Division Final[:ja]JCL1部決勝戦[:]
2017-09-30 10:30 - 16:45

[:en]JCL 2nd Division Final[:ja]JCL2部決勝戦[:]
2017-10-01 10:30 - 16:45

[:en]Embassy Cup 2018[:ja]2018エンバシーカップ[:]
2018-09-22 10:00 - 2018-09-23 19:00
On the weekend of 22nd & 23rd September the newly renovated Sano International Cricket Ground was officially opened with the hosting of the eight-team Embassy Cup and the “Summer Picnic in Sano”.
Approximately 2,700 people attended during the two days to watch cricket, sample foods from around the world, experience “Glamping” and watch Paddington 2 on the Nebukuro outdoor cinema.
On the field there the eight teams were split into two divisions; the top division included India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Japan while the lower division featured a combined Australia/New Zealand team, Bangladesh, Great Britain and Nepal.
Some celebrities were also on show as Sri Lanka fielded former international star Ajantha Mendis plus professional cricketer Navantha Rathnayake, who have more than 400 first class wickets between them. The ANZ team looked to rugby for their celebrity import, as former All Black and current Panasonic Wild Knights Head Coach Robbie Deans proved he can hit the ball further than anyone else on show.
A summary of results can be found by clicking here, as Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the Division One Final and the ANZ side overcame a plucky Nepal team in the Division Two Final.
The JCA were delighted to welcome a number of special guests including the Ambassadors of Bangladesh and Pakistan along with the deputy Ambassador of New Zealand. ICC Head of Global Development William Glenwright was also present and said after his visit:
“Privileged to attend the opening of Sano International Cricket Ground: an innovative sport & community facility as part of the Cricket Japan ‘Cricket Towns’ Strategy. Fantastic work by a very clever Member Association.”
The JCA would like to thank all who attended as players and spectators, well as the sponsors who enabled the event to take place. We look forward to hosting more such events in the future.

The full fixture list is below:

Date / Group
Time
Venue
Fixture

September 22, Saturday

Group A
10:15 – 13:15
SICG 1
Indian Embassy vs Pakistan Embassy

Group B
10:15 – 13:15
SICG 2
Bangladesh Embassy vs Nepal Embassy

13:15 – 13:45

Lunch Break

Group A
13:45 – 16:45
SICG 1
Japan vs Sri Lankan Embassy

Group B
13:45 – 16:45
SICG 2
Australia/NZ Embassy vs British Embassy

September 23, Sunday

Group A
10:15 – 13:15
SICG 1
Third vs Fourth

Group B
10:15 – 13:15
SICG 2
Third vs Fourth

13:15 – 13:45

Lunch Break

Group A
13:45 – 16:45
SICG 1
Final

Group B
13:45 – 16:45
SICG 2
Final

[:en]Japan Cup Finals[:ja]ジャパンカップ決勝大会[:]
2018-10-06 - 2018-10-08
T20 regional champions from around Japan will gather in Sano for a three day tournament to decide the national champions.

[:en]2018 Sano Social League 3rd[:ja]2018年佐野社会人リーグ第3日[:]
2018-10-20 09:00 - 12:00
One match takes about 40 minutes. we use soft balls and light weight bats. All citizen can enjoy this format cricket games.
Entry fee : 500 yen (City of Cricket Sano members are free.)

[:en]Cricket Blast Series Sano[:ja]クリケットブラストシリーズ佐野[:]
2018-10-21 09:00 - 12:00
Cricket Blast is our entry level program for kids in elementary school to learn about cricket. More information can be found at www.japancricketblast.com.
The event runs in two parts:
Beginner course : 9:00~10:00
This is for anyone who is new to cricket, here they can experience the sport in a fun, safe and friendly environment and learn the basics.
Expert course : 10:00~11:30
This course is for those who are more familiar with cricket and are ready for match-play. The rules will be explained to everyone at the start and then away you go with hitting sixes and taking wickets!
Entry fee : 1000 yen ( first session is free)
