#14 From Japan to Australia: Ayaka Kato-Stafford

15-year-old Ayaka Kato-Stafford, the first player to represent a Full Member nation at U19 after playing for Japan, speaks ahead of the Sri Lanka Test. This is an English interview.

Credit: John Stafford/Japan Cricket Association

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（Left）In June 2025, Ayaka and Kazuma became the first brother and sister to represent Japan in cricket, with Ayaka’s selection making history. (Right) Young Ayaka and Kazuma. Credit: John Stafford

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