Cricket PNG has been forced to spread its talent pool for the upcoming Pacific Games and World T20 Qualifiers.
Jack Vare will captain the Barramundi's in July's T20 qualifiers in Ireland, where teams will vie for a berth at the 2016 World Cup in India.
He replaces Chris Amini, who will lead the PNG 'A' team in the defence of their Pacific Games gold medal at the same time.
For the first time, women's cricket will also feature at this year's Pacific Games in Port Moresby, with the PNG Lewas the number one ranked team in East Asia Pacific.
Players and officials at the announcement of the Cricket PNG National Squads for 2015. Photo: Cricket PNG
PNG Barramundis Squad:
Jack Vare (Captain/ Wicket Keeper), Assad Vala (VC), Tony Ura, Vani Vagi, Lega Siaka, Mahuru Dai, Charles Amini, Chad Soper, Kila Pala, Sese Bau, John Boga Reva, Pipi Raho, Willie Gavera, Norman Vanua, Loa Nou.
PNG "A" Squad:
Chris Amini (Captain), Kohu Dai (VC), Riley Hekure, Kipling Doriga, Jason Kila, Raho Sam, Dogodo Bau (Wicket Keeper), Hiri Hiri, Joel Tom, Nosaina Pokana, Kabua Vagi Morea, Alei Nao, Raymond Haoda, Damien Ravu (Lae), Billy Maha (Lae). Non Travelling Reserves: Steven Eno, Sakavai Gebai, Tom Willie, Mahuta Kivung.
PNG Lewas Squad:
Pauke Siaka (Captain), Tanya Ruma, Mebo Ipi, Norma Ovasuru, Varoi Morea, Konio Oala, Helen Buruka, Veru Kila Frank, Kaia Arua, Kopi John, Mairi Tom, Boni David, Brenda Tau, Ravini Oa , Hina Leubana (Milne Bay ). Non Traveling Reserves: Isabel Kari, Elizabeth Ovo, Kari Serua, Kila Leka
