Cricket PNG [CPNG] have officially released the team list of the Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd [KPHL] PNG Lewas who will be travelling to Vanuatu to take part in the East Asia Pacific T20 regional qualifiers for a chance to take part in the Global qualifiers for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Making the announcement at Amini Park, Cricket PNG CEO Richard Done stated this is a great opportunity for the Women’s team to have this trip and to do their best to qualify.
The team consists of mostly veteran player and will see two new inclusions in the squad.
The Official Lewas squad for the EAP T20 Qualifiers is as follows:
1. Kaia Arua [Captain]
2. Sibona Jimmy [Vice-Captain]
3. Tanya Ruma
4. Brenda Tau
5. Pauke Siaka
6. Naoani Vare
7. Kevau Frank
8. Henao Thomas
9. Geua Tom
10. Initia Vagi
11. Vicky Ara’a
12. Hane Tau
13. Isabella Toua
14. Vicky Buruka
Lewas Captain Kaia Aura stated that she was privileged and honoured to lead the team once again.
She said she is still learning even though some may consider her a veteran.
It was at this time that CPNG also announced the commencement of former Zimbabwean Cricketer, Tatenda Taibu as the new Head coach of the KPHL Lewas, to be assisted by Mahuru Dai.