Cricket PNG has announced the final squad that will be heading down to Darwin to take part in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup EAP Qualifier in Darwin from 10th to the 22nd of June 2023, with Hamish Bennett, former NZ Test Player will join the team as a specialist coach. The First eleven selected include the likes of Tau Trevor Griffin as captain, Nelson Pate [Vice Captitan], Ware Robin, Dauncey Tom, James Frank Momo, Igo Pako Morea, Gaba Frank, Razmi Stanley Bau, Methuselah William, Anthony Tamarua David, Suvenia Sean Tau, Nao Tau, Aluend Robson Boge, and Martin Taboa. Three others players were selected in reserve but will not be travelling include, Lekwa Henao Nao, Arua Gavera, David Taraka. They will be coached by Jack Vare. Thomas Vuivagi was also selected as a non-travelling reserve but unfortunately has passed on and Cricket PNG has extended their sincere condolences to the family of Thomas.