{
  "id": 10435604,
  "title": "From IIT Kanpur to Japan cricket: How Abhishek Anand chased two dreams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/from-iit-kanpur-to-japan-cricket-how-abhishek-anand-chased-two-dreams",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:40:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/from-iit-kanpur-labs-to-japans-cricket-team-how-abhishek-anand-built-a-tech-career-in-japan-while-chasing-his-childhood-sporting-dream/articleshow/134536851.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "After graduating from IIT Kanpur, Abhishek Anand combined his career in tech with his cricket dreams. He transitioned from tennis-ball to leather-ball cricket during his studies. A job opportunity in Japan allowed him to pursue cricket further, ultimately leading to his debut with the national team against the Cook Islands in 2025. His journey highlights the significance of balancing education…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}