Bau fills in Barras role with ease on debut

HEBOU PNG Barramundis replacement wicketkeeper Dogodo Bau had big shoes to fill during the recent series against Namibia.
Not only did the 22-year-old have to fill the demanding role of wicketkeeper, but also stood in for injured Barramundis captain Jack Vare.
“There was a lot of pressure, because all the players knew the standards Jack sets behind the stumps, so I had to uphold those standards,” Bau said.
Making his international debut for the Barramundis in the four-day Intercontinental Cup match against Namibia, Bau put in a solid performance for the team behind the stumps, making three catches.
However, it was in the 50-over matches that Bau showed what he could do with the bat, making 80 runs, which included eight boundaries, in his ODI debut against Namibia last Friday.
“It was a dream come true. I dreamt about this day as a young kid. To play my first ODI,  score 80 runs and get the team home — it’s a very special moment for me,” Bau said.