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3 Brothers Named in Japan Squad for ICC U19 World Cup 2026: Preparations for the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 are in full swing. Various countries are announcing their teams for the tournament, which will be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, an unprecedented event has unfolded, with Japan making history by including three brothers in their 15-member squad.
Selection of 3 Brothers: History Repeats Itself After 51 Years
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This selection is a rare occurrence in the history of international cricket. This is only the second time that three brothers have been selected in the same World Cup team at any level, and the first time in the history of the Under-19 World Cup.
Previously, this feat was achieved 51 years ago in the 1975 ODI World Cup, when Sir Richard Hadlee, Barry Hadlee, and Dale Hadlee had the opportunity to play together for New Zealand.
Now in 2026, three brothers will represent their country in Japan's junior team. These three brothers are:
- Montgomery Hara-Hinze
- Gabriel Hara-Hinze
- Charles Hara-Hinze
Japan's Group and Warm-up Schedule for U19 World Cup 2026
Japan has been placed in Group A of the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026. This group includes three other teams
- Australia
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
The Japanese team will depart for the World Cup on January 5th. Their warm-up schedule is as follows
- First warm-up match: January 10th, against Tanzania
- Second warm-up match: January 12th, against West Indies
Japan's 15-member squad for the Under-19 World Cup 2026
The complete Japanese squad is as follows:
- Kazuma Kato-Stafford (Captain)
- 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
- Taylor Waugh
Also Read: India U19 Squad and Schedule for U19 Asia Cup 2025
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