THESE 3 Brothers Named in Japan ICC U-19 World Cup Squad, History Created After...

International cricket in the coming year is going to be fast-paced and filled with back-to-back international multi-nation tournaments. With bilateral series running across and young players gaining recognition, the spotlight has now shifted to the younger cricketers, where the next generation prepares itself for the global stage.

The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 is just the right tournament to prove. With just a few weeks away, teams have started finalizing their best combinations and announcing their squads for the tournament. Scheduled to begin from January 15, the tournament will be in action till February 6, where a total of 16 teams will be competing for the title in some of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world at Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The tournament will be a 50-over format and will follow a structure of Group stage, followed by Super Six and Knockout stages. As part of the preparations and new developments unfolding around the squad buildups, one thing has grabbed attention and has stood out as a historic moment. After decades, the U-19 cricket will once again witness a rare moment where three brothers from the same family have been selected together to represent their country at a World Cup.

Who are 3 Brothers in Japan World Cup 2026 Squad

This historic moment belongs to the Japan ICC U19 World Cup Squad, where, after decades of international cricket, three brothers will feature in their squad. Japan has recently announced its 15-member squad and would have siblings Montgomery, Gabriel, and the eldest brother Charles in the same lineup.

The three brothers have earned the selection through their consistent performances and now would make history by featuring in the upcoming U-19 World Cup for the first time. This achievement holds significant importance for players as well as for the Japan ICC U19 World Cup Squad, as this is the second time across all levels of World Cricket when three brothers will feature for the same team.

The first moment came about decades (51 Years) ago during the 1975 ODI World Cup, when Sir Richard Hadlee, Brad Hadlee, and Dale Hadlee represented New Zealand together. Among these players, Richard Hadlee became the GOAT of cricket later due to his all-round skills. This inclusion of three brothers adds a unique angle to the Japan Squad for the U19 ICC World Cup 2026 and has brought enough attention to growing cricket in Japan.

Japan Squad for ICC U19 World Cup

Japan has made it to the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 by winning the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier and will now be making its second appearance at the World Cup. They are placed in Group A alongside Australia, Ireland, and Sri Lanka. The Japan Squad for the ICC U19 World Cup will be led by Kazuma Kato Stafford, who holds international experience and will begin their campaign on January 17 against Sri Lanka.
Kazuma Kato-Stafford (c), Charles Hara-Hinze, Gabriel Hara-Hinze, Montgomery Hara-Hinze, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, Timothy Moore, Skyler Nakayama-Cook, Ryuki Ozeki, Nihar Parmar, Nikhil Pol, Chihaya Sekine, Hugo Tani-Kelly, Sandev Aaryan Waduge, Kai Wall and Taylor Waugh