World Cup team announced by Papua New Guinea – 2024-05-09 04:26:06

by times news cr

2024-05-09 04:26:06

Papua New Guinea announced themselves for the first time on the T20 World Cup stage in 2021. This time also the country has qualified to play on the world stage. They announced the squad for the series held in West Indies and USA. The team has been announced by the ICC partner country with priority given to experience.

Asad Vala is leading the country this time as before. He has leg-spinning all-rounder CJ Amini as his assistant. Also, they have arranged the team with some experienced players from the previous season.

Papua New Guinea was undefeated in the qualifiers. After winning six matches at home, Papua New Guinea played in the regional final after challenging teams like Japan, Vanuatu, Philippines. They are hoping to do better this time. Because former Zimbabwean cricketer Tatenda Tybu is in charge of the head coach.

Papua New Guinea will play in the ‘C’ group of the World Cup. Their group mates are hosts West Indies, Uganda, Afghanistan and New Zealand. Papua New Guinea will start the World Cup mission with a match against the host West Indies on June 2.

Papua New Guinea World Cup Squad: Asad Vala (captain), CJ Amini, Alei Nao, Chand Sapar, Hila Vaare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vaagi Morea, Kipling Dariga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura.

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