In this episode, I sit with Alan Curr, Head of Operations at Japan Cricket Association and talk about the rise of Cricket there in the past 12 months, astonishing batting feats in the domestic leagues, their emerging talent, Charlie Hinze, improved fan and social engagement, developing strategic partnerships with MKI and Mizuno, and what the Olympics inclusion means for cricket there, and whether there is a possibility of Japanese robots doing mundane administrative tasks and bats made out of Japanese Willow !We also talk about their upcoming assignments starting with the ACC Challenger Cup in Thailand and other tournaments this year. Website - https://cricket.or.jpInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/japan_cricketX-Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/CricketJapanYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@japan_cricket