CRICKET PNG ANNOUNCES BARRAMUNDIS SQUAD FOR JERSEY TOUR

CRICKET Papua New Guinea officially announced the 14-man squad for the Barramundis who will travel to Jersey for their upcoming international Jersey Tour – World Cricket League (50 Overs Format).

The team will travel next week NMonday for the games on August 12th – September 03rd 2025.
The announcement was made by Cricket PNG Board Chairman Michael Harrison, alongside Selection
Chairman Hudson Leka, Deputy Chairman Rurua Dikana and Assistant National Coach John Ovia, at a
press briefing held at Amini Park.

The squad will be led by experienced captain Assadollah Vala, with Sese Bau named as vice-captain. The
full playing squad and team officials are as follows:
Barramundis Jersey Tour Squad

1. Assadollah Vala – Captain
2. Sese Bau – Vice Captain
3. Kipling Doriga – Player
4. Hila George Vaieke Vare – Player
5. Patrick Nou – Player
6. Kabua Vagi Morea – Player
7. Alei Nao – Player
8. John Lohia Mea Kariko – Player
9. Michael Charlie – Player
10. Damien Ravu – Player
11. Vagi Guba – Player
12. Boio Ray – Player
13. Jason Kila – Player
14. Peter Karoho – Player
    Team Officials:
15. John Ovia – Coach
16. Matteo Amabile – Team Manager / Physio
17. Kila Pala – Assistant Coach
18. Alex Stewart-High Performance Coach
    In congratulating the squad on behalf of Cricket PNG, Michael Harrison said the squad is a
    blend of experience and emerging talent, and Cricket PNG is confident they will make the nation proud and
    wish them all the best as they prepare to showcase PNG’s cricketing strength on the international
    stage.
    Head Coach John Ovia expressed confidence in the squad and said, “We have put in a lot of hard work
    leading up to this tour, and I’m confident in the ability and commitment of our boys.
    This tour will be a good test of our skills, character, and team spirit. The focus now is on fine-tuning
    before we hit the ground in Jersey. I believe these selected players in the Barramundi’s team has what it
    takes to deliver strong performances.”
    Selection Chairman Hudson Leka also shared his thoughts on the selection saying the selection process was rigorous, when they looked closely at performance, fitness, and team balance. These players have earned their spots, and I’m confident they will represent the country with pride.”
    The team is scheduled to depart for Jersey on Monday, 11 August 2025. From there, they will have a rest
    day after four flights and a long journey.