LEWAS SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR TOUR TO ZIMBABWE AND UAE

 ·         LEWAS SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR TOUR TO ZIMBABWE AND UAE

·         ODI AND T20I SCHEDULE CONFIRMED

·         JULIA PRICE IN PNG SUPPORTED BY PACIFICAUS SPORTS

Cricket PNG’s Lewas Coach David Drew today announced the Papua New Guinea Lewas team who depart for their tour of Zimbabwe and UAE this Wednesday, 20 March.

He said, “I’ve only been in the role of Lewas Coach for two months but, in that time, I’ve seen the incredible potential that our women’s teams have. In January, the Lewas turned around a group stage loss to a strong NZ Maori team to dominate them in the final and win the Pacific Cup. I’m proud to announce the Lewas team to continue that success on this upcoming tour.”

PAPUA NEW GUINEA LEWAS

Brenda TAU (c)

Sibona JIMMY (vc),

Tanya RUMA

Lakshmi Rajadurai

Pauke SIAKA

Isabel TOUA

Naoani VARE

Geua TOM

Kevau FRANK

Henao THOMAS

Vicky ARA’A

Buruka VICKY

Dika LOHIA

Melanie Ani

LEWAS COACHING STAFF

David DREW, Coach

Nao KAMEA, Manager

Anthea MURRAY, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Maryanne PAHUN, Physiotherapist

Coach Drew continued, “There is a great team spirit, and the girls are working hard towards a successful tour which will see than play 5 ODIs against Zimbabwe, Scotland and USA, and 3 T20Is against Zimbabwe. It will be an exciting schedule and experience for the girls, one which we are looking forward to immensely as a group.” The schedule follows.

The team’s final preparation has been boosted with Julia Price, who has previously visited PNG and worked with both our Lewas and U19 Siales, traveling to Port Moresby to assist with the Lewas final sessions before they travel. She will then spend some valuable time with the U19 girls as they prepare for the upcoming ICC U19 T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier.

Her visit is part of the support provided to Cricket PNG by the PacificAus Sports program.

Cricket PNG CEO. Richard Done, said, “PacificAus Sports is an important supporter to our women’s team and programs, and it’s great that Julia could find the time in her busy schedule to come to PNG. She is here today, and we thank her for joining us.”

 Ends

Further Information: Megan Taureka mtaureka@cricketpng.org.pg