{
  "id": 9102566,
  "title": "WATCH: Indian Stars Play Football As Wait Goes On After Rain Delay In Japan T20I",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/watch-indian-stars-play-football-as-wait-goes-on-after-rain-delay-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:30:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/watch-indian-stars-play-football-as-wait-goes-on-after-rain-delay"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian cricket players amused themselves during a rain-induced delay in their T20I match against Japan in Sano, Japan, by engaging in a unique game of football. The toss, originally set for 9 AM, was postponed due to a wet pitch, leaving the teams in wait for the ground to be suitable for play. Under an overcast sky, the players used chairs and set them in a line, turning the activity into a game that blended elements of football and volleyball, reminiscent of teqball. No one was permitted to use their hands in this unusual sport. Sanju Samson was seen carrying a chair and lifting it in a humorous display that drew attention during the time the game was on pause.",
  "summary": "Indian cricket stars entertained themselves with a game of football as wait continued for action to begin in their T20I clash against Japan in Sano. The toss, which was initially scheduled for 9 AM, was delayed considerably due to a wet outfield. In the downtime, the team lined up chairs and played football, enjoying themselves under overcast skies. Konnichiwa Here’s what’s happening on the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}