Barramundis on US tour

THE Papua New Guinea Barramundis are scheduled to play in the United States tour of the second round of matches in the Cricket World Cup League Two.
The tour, which started yesterday and ends on Sept 24 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will see PNG go up against the United States and Namibia.
After a disappointing first round in Scotland last month, coach Joe Dawes is expecting much better results this time round.
“The team have been training well since returning from Scotland, there seems to be a genuine desire to improve,” he said.
“There is competition for spots in the squad so there is pressure on all to perform.”
Alei Nao and Jason Kila are both returning from injuries to join the Barramundis after missing out on the Scotland tour.
Nao is coming back after 12 months of rehabilitation with his knee.
Meanwhile, Sese Bau and Damien Ravu will not be part of the US tour.
Squad: Assad Vala (captain), Charles Amini (vice-captain), Jason Kila, Lega siaka, Nosaina Pokana, Kipling Doriga,Chad Soper, Hiri Hiri, Alei Nao, Riley Hekure, Gaudi toka, Simon atai, Norman Vanua,Tony Ura. Fixtures: PNG v US (Sept 19), PNG v Namibia (Sept 22), PNG v Namibia (Sept 23).