Improve cricket at international level

CRICKET Papua New Guinea (CPNG) must be commended for planning, developing and instituting different cricket programmes in recent years with sponsorships from different organisations (BSP, Boroko Motors, Child Fund and Corporate Organisations).
The expansion of these initiatives in the local communities is a further positive for the CPNG.
Both the regular annual domestic competitions in Port Moresby, Lae, Alotau, Popondetta managed and run by their respective associations and CPNGs programmes are aimed at identifying talent in young girls and boys for entry into the various development pathways (Academy – Garamut – Barramundis and Lewas for women) in preparation for international engagements.
However, our level of participation (past and current) in international cricket meets have been well below par.
Many commentators have always held the view that PNG has not enjoyed the same exposure, experience, ability, skill and history to compete at the same level like India, England, Pakistan, West Indies and South Africa.
But can we compete at the same level as other countries?
Yes, I believe we can.
However, CPNG must rethink its cricket development strategy, particularly with respect to administering “development pathways”.
What is the performance standard and is there a performance evaluation tool that makes systematic assessments and decide on points of entry and exit?

Stanley Kila Pat