Tokyo, Sept. 21 -- Indian T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer expressed his excitement ahead of the historic one-off T20I against Japan, admitting that the unfamiliar opposition and conditions will make it a new experience for the team.

Iyer said the squad is looking forward to the challenge and hopes the weather remains clear so that players and spectators can enjoy an exciting and competitive contest.

The Indian squad is currently in Japan ahead of Tuesday's historic clash at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture. The one-off fixture, dubbed the Suzuki Cup, will mark the first-ever meeting between India and Japan in men's international cricket.

The match is being organised as part of the celebrations commemorating 75 year...