[:en]Cricket Blast Series Sano, Tochigi[:ja]クリケットブラストシリーズ佐野[:]
2018-06-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-07-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-07-08 09:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Tochigi-ken
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)

[:en]Cricket Blast Akishima, Tokyo[:ja]クリケットブラストシリーズ昭島[:]
2018-06-24 09:00 - 12:30, 2018-07-01 09:00 - 12:30, 2018-07-08 09:00 - 12:30 | Tochigi-ken
We have Beginner course for those are new to the game and Game course for those have some experience! All participants would get first time free + Bowling , Batting, Catching and lots of other activity! The course runs for 4 weeks, no need any experience of cricket, boys and girls of age 6-11 are welcome! Everyone would have lots of fun.
＜ Dates ＞
17th, 24th June
1st, 8th July

＜Time＞ each day
Beginners（ 09:00～10:00 ）
Game course（10:00～11:30）

＜Venue＞each day
Haijima Daini Elementary school　（Haijimacho 3927-2）
Register here
http://www.japancricketblast.com/blog/register-en/

[:en]Akishima Mayors cup in Spring[:ja]2018年昭島市長杯・春 クリケットブラスト小学校大会[:]
2018-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Tochigi-ken
The Akishima Mayor’s Cup tournament will be held at the completion of the 2018 Cricket Blast Series.
This is the biggest event of the junior cricket calendar in Akishima. It has run every year since 2014 and the games are always exciting and fun! The event has a great atmosphere with plenty of fans, volunteers and with flags flying and music playing!
For more information contact, b-miyaji@cricket.or.jp (Tel 050-3766-4483)

[:en]Sano Mayors cup in Spring[:ja]2018年佐野市長杯・春 クリケットブラスト小学校大会[:]
2018-07-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Tochigi-ken
A day long event which all elementary schools in Sano are invited to participate in, this competition has been supported by the Sano City Mayor for many years and is the most prestigious junior cricket event of the year.

[:en]JPL: Round 2 - Yokohama[:ja]JPL第2ラウンド横浜[:]
2018-07-22 10:00 - 16:30 | Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, Naka-ku, Yaguchi dai 11-1, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 231-0831, Japan
South Kanto Super Kings vs West Kanto Hurricanes
Morning match, 10:00-13:00.
Afternoon match, 13:30-16:30.

[:en]JPL: Round 2 - Sano[:ja]JPL第2ラウンド佐野[:]
2018-07-22 10:30 - 17:00 | Sano Ground 3, 281 Funatsugawacho, Sano-Shi
North Kanto Lions vs East Kanto Sunrisers
Morning match, 10:30-13:30.
Afternoon match, 14:00-17:00.

[:en]Men's National Squad Training Camp[:ja]男子日本代表強化合宿[:]
2018-08-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2018-08-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Japan Cricket Association Head Office, 2472 Kanafuki-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0026, Japan

[:en]Women's National Squad Training Camp[:ja]女子日本代表強化合宿[:]
2018-08-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2018-09-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Japan Cricket Association Head Office, 2472 Kanafuki-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0026, Japan

[:en]JPL: Round 3 - Sano[:ja]JPL第3ラウンド佐野[:]
2018-09-09 10:30 - 17:00 | Tochigi-ken
North Kanto Lions vs West Kanto Hurricanes
Morning match, 10:30-13:30.
Afternoon match, 14:00-17:00.

[:en]2018 Men's East Asia Cup[:ja]2018年男子東アジア カップ[:]
2018-09-13 09:30 - 2018-09-16 16:30 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong
In September 2018 Japan Men travelled to Hong Kong for the second edition of the Men’s East Asia Cup. After being Runners Up in the first event two years earlier the team, co-coached by Dhugal Bedingfield of the JCA and Steve Zayler of Cricket Victoria, were extremely motivated.
The team, captained by Masaomi Kobayashi, included Kazumasa Takahashi who, at 15 years and one day old, became Japan’s youngest ever representative when he played against the Hong Kong Dragons. The group was also significant as Shogo Kimura, the former Baseball professional, made his debut in the tournament.
Japan played excellent cricket throughout the tournament winning all of their matches as Makoto Taniyama excelled with bat and ball to finish as second highest run scorer and fourth leading wicket-taker. The full list of players can be found by clicking here while all results are available on ESPN Cricinfo.
2018 Men’s East Asia Cup Schedule:

Date
Time
East Asia Cup
Venue

Sep. 13 Thurs
09：30 – 12:30
Match 1: China vs Korea
Mission Road

12：30 – 13:30
Lunch

13：30 – 16:30
Match 2: Japan vs Hong Kong Dragons
Mission Road

Sep. 14 Fri
09：30 – 12:30
Match 3: Korea vs Japan
Hong Kong CC

12：30 – 13:30
Lunch

13：30 – 16:30
Match 4: Hong Kong Dragons vs China
Hong Kong CC

Sep. 15 Sat
09：30 – 12:30
Match 5: Japan vs China
Mission Road

12：30 – 13:30
Lunch

13：30 – 16:30
Match 6: Hong Kong Dragons vs Korea
Mission Road

Sep. 16 Sun
09：30 – 12:30
3rd Pace Playoff
Kowloon CC

12：30 – 13:30
Lunch

13：30 – 16:30
Final
Kowloon CC

16：45 – 17:15
Closing Ceremony

[:en]JPL: Round 3 - Sammu[:ja]JPL第3ラウンド山武[:]
2018-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Sammu Cricket Ground (Sanbunomori Fureai Park), Sanbunomori Fureai Park, 1884-1, Sanmushi, Chiba-Ken, 289-1223, Japan
East Kanto Sunrisers vs South Kanto Super Kings
Morning match, 10:00-13:00.
Afternoon match, 13:30-16:30.

[:en]Yokohama Cricket Blast Cup[:ja]横浜クリケットブラスト・カップ[:]
2018-09-15 09:30 - 13:30, 2018-11-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, Naka-ku, Yaguchi dai 11-1, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 231-0831, Japan
Cricket Blast will return to Yokohama Country and Athletic Club in 2018 with three events being held during the year in May, September and November.

The format of the event is up to 10 teams playing at least four matches each between 9:30am and 1:30pm. These are friendly, introduction to cricket days where children under the age of 12 can have the opportunity to play games and enjoy cricket.

Cost is JPY 1,000 per player for entry and it is a minimum of six players per team.

For more information contact Alan Curr on a-curr@cricket.or.jp.

[:en]Embassy Cup 2018[:ja]2018エンバシーカップ[:]
2018-09-22 10:00 - 2018-09-23 19:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
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 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
T20 regional champions from around Japan will gather in Sano for a three day tournament to decide the national champions.

[:en]Edogawa Cricket Blast Cup[:ja]江戸川クリケットブラスト・カップ[:]
2018-10-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Edogawa Cricket Ground, 日本, 〒133-0052 東京都江戸川区東小岩２丁目 篠崎街道, Japan
Cricket Blast will be held in Edogawa for the first time in 2018 with three events being held during the year in April, June and October.
The format of the event is teams playing at least four matches each between 1pm and 5pm. These are friendly, introduction to cricket days where children under the age of 12 can have the opportunity to play games and enjoy cricket.
Cost is JPY 1,000 per player for entry and it is a minimum of six players per team.
For more information contact Alan Curr on a-curr@cricket.or.jp.

[: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 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
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, 2018-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]JPL Final[:ja]日本プレミアリーグ 決勝戦[:]
2018-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
Match time 13:00-16:00.

[:en]Cricket Blast Series Akishima, Tokyo[:ja]クリケットブラストシリーズ昭島[:]
2018-10-28 09:00 - 11:30, 2018-11-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Tochigi-ken
We have Beginner course for those are new to the game and Game course for those have some experience! All participants would get first time free + Bowling , Batting, Catching and lots of other activity! The course runs for 4 weeks, no need any experience of cricket, boys and girls of age 6-11 are welcome! Everyone would have lots of fun.
＜ Dates ＞
28th, Octorber
4th, 11th, 18th November

＜Time＞
Beginners（ 09:00～10:00 ）
Game course（10:00～11:30）

＜Venue＞each day
Haijima Daini Elementary school　（Haijimacho 3927-2）
Register here
http://www.japancricketblast.com/blog/register-en/

[:en]Cricket Blast Series Sano, Tochigi[:ja]クリケットブラストシリーズ佐野[:]
2018-10-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

Champions Trophy
2018-10-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
The best “soft ball” cricket teams from around Japan come together for a one day tournament in Sano to decide the national champion.
