PNG LEWAS TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR THE ODI TRI-SERIES IN THE NETHERLANDS AND SCOTLAND

Cricket PNG (“CPNG”) has announced the Kumul Petroleum PNG Lewas Team to the ODI TRI SERIES to be held in the Netherlands from 1st -18th August, 2024. The team:

BrendaTau (c)

Sibona Jimmy

Tanya Ruma

Lakshmi Rajadurai

Pauke Siaka

Isabel Toua

Naoani Vare

Geua Tom

Kevau Frank

Henao Thomas

Vicky Ara’a

Buruka Vicky

Dika Lohia

Mahuta Jayphert

Lewas Head Coach, David Drew said, “The team is looking forward to the challenge. The Lewas have maintained a rigorous training schedule and have prepared well since returning from Zimbabwe and UAE earlier this year where they competed well on tour and also during the Isuzu T20 Smash held more recently. They are looking forward to playing the upcoming matches and testing their skills against quality opposition. The team will be led by Brenda Tau and Sibona Jimmy. Both players are developing their leadership skills which has been evident on and off the field. The entire team is excited to represent their country and Families on this tour and do everyone proud.”

The tournament will see the team play four (4) One Day Internationals and two (2) T20 Internationals against The Netherlands and Scotland.

Lewas Captain, Brenda Tau said, “Preparations for the upcoming upcoming tournament have been great for the team so far, the coaches have been doing an outstanding job. The girls have been putting in the effort and the teamwork has been great! There is amazing team energy amongst the girls at each training session so so far all good with our preparations and definitely looking forward to the tournament.”

 The Lewas depart PNG on 1st August, 2024.

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Further Information: Hennah Joku hjoku@cricketpng.org or WhatsApp +675 7389 4781