Watch: Team India's bullet train ride ahead of Nagoya QF

Team India arrived in Nagoya on Saturday, September 26, ahead of their Asian Games 2026 quarter-final against Afghanistan. The Indian team travelled by bullet train from Tokyo as preparations continued for their first match of the tournament.

The squad boarded the Nozomi Shinkansen, one of Japan’s fastest train services. The train operates on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines and connects Tokyo with Nagoya and other major cities. The players appeared to enjoy the journey as they travelled to their destination.

The official Instagram account of the Indian cricket team shared a video from the journey, showing members of the squad during the train ride.

Watch the viral video here:

Team India takes bullet train to Nagoya ahead of Asian Games quarter-final

The Shreyas Iyer-led Indian men’s cricket team travelled from Tokyo to Nagoya by bullet train ahead of their Asian Games 2026 quarter-final. The team had already considered accommodation options in Tokyo and Osaka, making the Shinkansen journey a planned part of their travel arrangements.

The Indian team arrived in Nagoya on Saturday ahead of their quarter-final against Afghanistan. The match will be played in Nisshin on Monday, September 28, and will begin at 10:30 am IST. India entered the tournament directly at the quarter-final stage and will look to defend the gold medal won at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The official Instagram account of the Indian cricket team shared a post from the journey, showing the players enjoying the train ride. The post was captioned, “Tokyo ➡️ Nagoya at bullet speed 🚄 Good vibes only as #TeamIndia have arrived for the #AsianGames 2026 🙌.”

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Inside the Shinkansen journey: How India reached the venue

The Shreyas Iyer-led Indian men’s cricket team travelled to Nagoya ahead of their Asian Games 2026 quarter-final against Afghanistan. India entered the knockout stage directly and will begin its campaign with the important clash.

The team arrived in Nagoya on Saturday after travelling from Tokyo by Shinkansen. The bullet train journey was part of the team’s planned travel arrangements as the players made their way to the venue for the quarter-final.

India will face Afghanistan in Nisshin on Monday, September 28, with the match scheduled to begin at 10:30 am IST. Iyer will captain the side, while Tilak Varma will serve as vice-captain. India will also aim to defend the gold medal won at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Fans react to the viral clip as India gear up for the quarter-final

The Indian cricket team’s bullet train journey to Nagoya has caught the attention of fans on social media. The official post showing the players enjoying the journey quickly attracted reactions from supporters ahead of the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final.

Fans shared positive messages for the team as the players arrived in Nagoya. Many supporters are now looking forward to seeing the Shreyas Iyer-led side in action against Afghanistan in the knockout stage. Here is how the fans reacted on X:

India will face Afghanistan in Nisshin on Monday, September 28, with the match scheduled to begin at 10:30 am IST. The team will also look to make a strong start to its campaign as it aims to defend the gold medal won at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou.