Sano International Cricket Ground

Sano Cricket Ground
Ground information
Location Sano, Japan
Establishment 2009 (first recorded match)
End names
n/a
Team information
Japan (2009-)
As of April 19, 2016
Source: Ground profile

Sano Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Sano, Japan. The ground is one the few facilities in Japan that is used for cricket. The pitch is made of plastic carpet and is in pretty good condition. The ground is also used for baseball.[1][2]

The stadium is a headquarters of the Japan Cricket Association and has hosted a number of cricket games between international teams.[3]

In March 22, 2016, Sano City Council announced that Tanuma High School Ground would become the Sano International Cricket Ground which will become Japan's first dedicated cricketing venue built for purpose which no longer has to compete with other sports for usage. The ground will host first ever East Asia Cup which will includes a teams from China national cricket team, Hong Kong cricket team, South Korea cricket team and the host Japan cricket team.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Japan women ease past Samoa
  2. ↑ Cricket in Japan
  3. ↑ Japan's international standard stadium gets green light - See more at: http://www.cricketworld.com/japans-international-standard-stadium-gets-green-light/44367.htm#sthash.aEdAoQpC.dpuf
  4. ↑ "International Cricket Ground to be built in Japan". Japan Cricket Association. March 23, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2016.


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