Cricket Australia director visits Japan

Cricket Australia deputy chairman Creagh O'Connor (left) with South Africa's ambassador to Japan, BS Nqubane (middle) and JCA chairman Takao Ito © ICC

Tim Anderson, the ICC's East Asia-Pacific (EAP) regional development manager, was accompanied by Cricket Australia deputy chairman, Creagh O'Connor, on a recent visit to Japan.

O'Connor, on his return from an Australian Test Series in India, joined Mr Anderson to view first-hand the progress the ICC EAP region has made in recent years, and specifically the development of cricket in Japan. His attendance is a further example of the excellent support the EAP region receives from regional full members, Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket.

The visit schedule included trips to Shizuoka and Fuji, two of the most established cricket venues in Japan, and a formal dinner hosted by the South African ambassador to Japan, Dr BS Nqubane.