Pauke Siaka

Hebou Shield will help lift cricket standard: Vala

Assad Vala said the competition will also help senior players in the Men’s and Women’s national teams impart their knowledge and skills to players who have dreams of representing the country.

“The Hebou Shield gives us the practice we need to prepare for international meets throughout the year. Also, we can teach the younger players how the game should be played on and off the field.

“It will definitely help lift the level of cricket,” said Vala.

Siaka: It’s an honour to captain the side

The veteran all-rounder was named in the Lewas squad that was announced today for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 in Sri Lanka next month.

“We have been training very hard for the last three months and we’re going to make sure we make our sponsors and country proud.

“It’s an honour and privilege to captain this talented side and I believe we are ready to cause a lot of upsets in the upcoming tournament.

“We thank Cricket PNG and our sponsors for your ongoing support,” said Siaka.

Pauke Siaka named women’s captain of Australian Country XII

Siaka, who captained the East Asia Pacific (EAP) side at the championships was instrumental in guiding EAP to winning back to back titles.

EAP made it two from two after cruising through to beat Victoria Country by eight wickets in the women’s final this week.

Queensland Country captain, Tony Hampson was named captain of the men’s Australian Country XII.

Two other PNG players in the EAP squad were named in the women’s Australian Country XII- Norma Ovasuru and Konio Oala.

The men’s EAP squad won the Spirit of Cricket award.