What happened
Sanju Samson told reporters in Nagoya that constant team meetings have kept India focused despite rain disruptions that cut practice to one 5-over match in ten days.
Why it matters
The squad walks into the Asian Games semi-final vs Sri Lanka on Thursday with limited match practice and unfamiliar Nagoya conditions.
Remember this
Rain cut India to one 5-over match; Samson says the team is still switched on.
What Samson said
Squad lead Sanju Samson spoke to reporters in Nagoya ahead of the Sri Lanka semi-final, saying the team has stayed focused through rain disruptions.
- India played one 5-over match since arriving ten days ago.
- Players are itching for a proper game of cricket.
- Samson credits both IPL and domestic cricket for Indian depth.
More context & who is affected
Sanju Samson says constant meetings and gym-side chats have kept India switched on through a rain-hit Asian Games camp in Nagoya.
Ten days in and the squad has logged just one 5-over match; the Afghanistan quarter-final was washed out. Players are itching for a proper game.
India face Sri Lanka Thursday at Korogi Athletic Park, with a soft outfield expected. Samson credits both IPL and domestic cricket for Indian depth.
- Match practice logged
- One game in ten days Rain washed out the Afghanistan quarter-final and truncated the Japan warm-up to five overs.The Hindu (PTI)
- Next fixture
- Thursday, Korogi Athletic Park India face Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-final at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin.NDTV Sports
Cricket Fans
Asian Games cricket fans follow India into the semi-final with limited match practice logged by the squad.
Sports Enthusiasts
Rain-hit camp cut India to one 5-over match in ten days, forcing preparation to shift to meetings and gym sessions.
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- The Hindu (PTI)Reporting
Sanju Samson says constant meetings and activities keeping India switched on ↗
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Accessed Oct 3, 2026 - NDTV SportsReporting
Rain Disrupts Preparations, But India Ready For Sri Lanka Semi-Final: Sanju Samson ↗
Published Sep 30, 2026 · Accessed Oct 3, 2026
Claims and linked sources
Sanju Samson said constant meetings and team activities kept India switched on through rain-hit preparations in Nagoya.
India arrived in Japan ten days ago but played only one 5-over match against Japan on 22 September; the Afghanistan quarter-final was abandoned to rain.
India take on Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-final at Korogi Athletic Park on Thursday, with soft outfield and sluggish pitch expected.
Samson said Indian cricket depth comes from both IPL and domestic cricket.
