PNG Cricket Board has announced the 15-player squad that will represent our nation at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
This selection has been made after meticulous deliberation, analyzing current form, fitness, and the specific conditions the national cricket Men’s team is expected to face.
PNG Cricket Boards objective was not merely to choose 15 excellent cricketers, but to construct a versatile, balanced, and dynamic unit capable of lifting the trophy.
The selected squad is as follows:
Batters:
1. Assad Vala (Captain) – A tactical leader and anchor.
2. Sese Bau (Vice-Captain) – A dynamic power-hitter. A mystery spinner for the middle overs
3. Ainiu Loi – A consistent top-order run-scorer.
4.Lega Siaka prolific opening batsman with power hitter two-way match-winner.
5. Boio Ray – An explosive opener with crisp power hitter
All-Rounders:
6. Gaudi Toka – A top order batsman with pace-bowling all-rounder providing crucial balance.
7. Patrick Nou – A spin-bowling all-rounder with power-hitting ability.
8. Malcolm Aporo – A genuine aggressive power hitter
Wicket-Keepers:
9. Hila Vare (First-choice WK) – A world-class gloveman and finisher.
10. Doko Rupa – A specialist back-up keeper and aggressive batter.
Spin Bowlers:
11. John Kariko – Lead spinner, offering control and wicket-taking threat.
Pace Bowlers:
12. Alei Nao – Lead fast bowler, lethal with the new ball.
13. Damien Ravu – A death-bowling specialist.
14. Micheal Charlie – An express pace option.
15. Kabua Morea – A versatile swing bowler.
This squad has been chosen with a clear strategic vision to navigate the group stages, excel in the Super Six, and triumph in the knockout rounds. Our selections are based on the following pillars:
Balanced and Adaptable Composition, Power-Hitting Throughout the Order, Bowling Variety and Depth, Elite Fielding Standards and Experience Mixed with Fearless Youth.
The squad combines the calm heads and big-match experience of seasoned campaigners with the energy, fearlessness, and X-factor of exciting young talent. This creates a resilient team culture that can handle the immense pressure of a World Cup.
Barramundis Team Manager Hundon Api Leka said he is confident that this group of fifteen men possesses the skill, determination, and unity required to succeed on the world’s biggest stage. They carry the hopes of a nation, and we urge every fan to get behind them as they on Quest to bring the Cup home.
The Barramundis departed today for Brisbane for a Warm-up matches, supported by Queensland Cricket in preparation for the T20 World Cup Asia and EAP (East Asia and Pacific) Regional Final in Oman this October.