India Survives Scare Against Japan After Controversial Wide Call

World Champions India narrowly avoided a shocking defeat in a rain-shortened T20 international against Japan. The match, reduced to five overs per side, saw India's captain Shreyas Iyer make history by choosing to bat first in the inaugural men's T20 encounter between the two nations as part of the 'Sport 75' celebrations.

However, the game's conclusion was marred by controversy. In the final over, a delivery that appeared to be a wide ball was controversially overturned by the umpires. This decision proved crucial, allowing India to secure a victory and prevent a significant upset against the Japanese team. The incident has sparked debate regarding umpiring decisions in high-stakes international cricket.