Lewas grateful for support

PNG women’s cricket captain Brenda Tau acknowledged the support behind the Lewas following their successful Pacific Cup triumph in New Zealand.
The Lewas defeated Aotearoa Maori by 5 wickets during Sunday’s final in Auckland to go back-to-back champions at the regional Twenty20 tournament.
She said the team was thankful for all the wonderful support it received during the tournament.
“Families back home, our country members, everyone. We want to say everything to everyone for their support and love, everything they have given us. It’s been a blessing,” said Tau.
“It’s been a tough time, but we are glad that everything worked out.”
One highlight for Tau at the tournament was going up against the Maori team for the first time.
She said it was always great coming in New Zealand and playing against the other Pacific teams and sharing each other’s Pacific culture as well.
She said women’s cricket is growing in PNG, and that is being supported by some great coaches coming through.
Meanwhile, captain Kerry Tomlinson said it was an honour to lead the first-ever Maori team.
“There’s massive pride for all the girls and everyone involved,” she said. – RNZ