Asad Vala has been selected to lead Papua New Guinea’s 15-man squad for the upcoming PNG in T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.
This will be Waller’s second World Cup-bound side, having also served as captain during the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman.
10 of the 15 players from three years ago have been retained as Charles Emini Valera’s deputy. Jack Gardener, a reserve in 2021, made the squad this time along with Hila Vare, Alei Nao, John Kariko and Sema Kamea.
PNG in T20 World Cup Asad Vala has been selected to lead.
Squad: Asad Vala (C), Charles Amini (VC), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Moriah, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura
The energy of the group was great,” Weil said. For some of the boys who went to the PNG in T20 World Cup last time, it’s a different feeling now with a lot of training, because the last time was during Covid and our preparation was not as good as it is now. i am looking Going into this event because I know we’re going to do well.
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PNG qualified for the World Cup last year by topping the East Asia-Pacific qualifiers. They are in Group C alongside West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan and Uganda.