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Historic India-Japan T20I under cloud as typhoon rain wrecks training and leaves Sano ground soaked

Heavy rain brought by Typhoon Dujuan has thrown preparations for India and Japan's upcoming one-off international match into chaos, leaving the condition of the playing surface in serious doubt. The inclement weather forced the cancellation of Monday's practice session, denying the visiting squad crucial time to adapt to unfamiliar conditions ahead of the scheduled Tuesday start at 1pm.

Compounding the situation, recent precipitation previously prevented Japan from hosting Hong Kong at the same venue, where earlier weather forced an abandonment without a toss. Captain Shreyas Iyer noted that the team holds minimal information regarding pitch behavior, making the loss of training an unwelcome setback.

Although conditions are forecast to improve by Tuesday morning, the saturated outfield poses a lingering threat to the timeline of the fixture. The exhibition contest operates independently from the upcoming Asian Games quarterfinal campaign, serving as an unusual preparatory stop where the squad will don standard board jerseys.