ICC EAP Announce Squads for Men's Championships

The ICC East-Asia Pacific office has announced the squads for the upcoming 2013 Pepsi ICC East Asia-Pacific Men's Championship in Auckland, New Zealand from 3-7 February.

This tournament forms part of the qualification process for the 2014 World T20 in Bangladesh with the winner advancing to a global qualifying event later this year in Dubai.

The seven teams that will compete in Auckland are Japan, Indonesia, Samoa, Fiji, Cook Islands, Vanuatu and the 2011 champions PNG.

"With six spots open for Associate & Affiliate Members at the 2014 World T20 in Bangladesh there is plenty at stake to be crowned East Asia-Pacific regional champion," said the ICC East Asia-Pacific Regional Development Manager Kieran McMillan. "The winner in Auckland will give themselves a very real chance of then launching themselves onto the game's biggest stage for T20 cricket."

The tournament will be hosted by Auckland Cricket in partnership with the ICC East Asia-Pacific and sees an East Asia-Pacific regional event returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2007.

"As cricket strives to be a bigger, better global game it is critical that we tap into the support of our neighbouring Full Member countries," said McMillan. "I am excited that Auckland Cricket will set a benchmark of professionalism in its hosting of the ICC EAP Men's Championships and provide high quality facilities befitting of an international tournament that showcases the ever-improving standard of cricket in the region."

Auckland Cricket CEO Mark Cameron reiterated the thoughts of McMillan also offering his support for the event.

"This tournament is a unique platform for teams to compete against quality opponents from the East Asia-Pacific region and we are delighted to have been afforded the opportunity to host a tournament of this calibre," he said.

The tournament begins on Sunday 3rd of February with the final played on Thursday the 7th of February. All matches will be played at Waikaraka Park, in Auckland.

Squads

Japan
Alexander Patmore ©, Takuro Hagihara, Shunsuke Hashiba, Naoki Miyaji, Naotsune Miyaji, Satoshi Nakano, Toshiki Nishimura, Kazuyuki Ogawa, Shohei Ogawa, Tomoki Ota, Seiji Sugiura, Tsuyoshi Takada, Makoto Taniyama, Shodai Yamada
Shane Koop (Coach), Naoki Miyaji (Team Manager), Kazumasa Takahashi (Trainer)

PNG
Christopher R Amini ©, Jack Nomani Tiki Vare-Kevere, Assadollah Vala, Willie Toua Gavera, Pipi Raho, Hitolo Areni , Tony Pala Ura, Jason Kila, Mahuru Dai, Christopher N Kent, Lega Siaka, Charles JA Amini, Sese Bau, Norman O Vanua
Peter Anderson (Coach), Rarua Dikana (Assistant Coach), Dean Ani (Team Manager),

Fiji
Josefa Rika ©, Colin Rika, Greg Browne, Samuela Draunivudi, Iniasi Cakacaka, Tukana Tavo, Viliame Yabaki, Joji Bulabalavu, Sekove Ravoka, Rukesh Patel, Peniseni Kotoisuva, Jone Batinibulu, Vuiyasawa Mateiwaqa, Eric Browne
Joeli Seuvou (Coach), Josefa Rika (Assistant Coach), Sonny Henderson (Team Manager)

Samoa
Benjamin Faafetai Mailata ©, Geoffrey Clarke , Murphy Su'a, Aleki Iasoni, Winston Mariner, Uala Taitoe Kaisala, Faasao Fredrick Mulivai, Pritchard Pritchard, Fereti Sululoto, Sean Cotter, Tiafala Alatasi, Na'amanu Vaasili, Daniel Burgess, Ian West
Murphy Su'a (Coach), George Avia (Team Manager)

Cook Islands
Corey Fisher, Wayken Punga, Alister Stevic, Patiiamai Ataela, Toara Tenaki, Osolai Kolbe Akai, Alan Syme, Shane Munokoa, Melody Melota, Jon Kairua, Manu Emile, Joe Joseph, Davies Teinaki, Tino Etita
Mitch Farnell (Coach), Pat Malcon (Coach), Lacynthia Rani (Team Manager), Marii Kaukura (Assistant Team Manager)

Vanuatu
Andrew Mansale ©, Trevor Langa, Simpson Hopeman Obed, Manu Nimoho, Joel John, Patrick Matautaava, Jelany Chilia, Nalin Nipiko, Kenny Tari, Niko Unavalu, Jaxies Marc Samuel, Steven Mark Piau Lynch, Wolford Kalworai, Jonathon Dunn
Peter Wooden (Coach), Nigel Brooke (Assistant Coach), Gayan Loku (Team Manager)

Indonesia
Frengky Shony ©, I Kadek Urip Astawa, I Gede Suda Arsa, Agung Ariadi Kusuma, Fernandes Nato, Ahmad Ramdoni, Muhammad Anjar Tadarus, Desandri, Febrian Dana Wiyoko, I Kadek Putra Darmawan, I Wayan Suandi, I Kadek Gamantika, Viraj Chandrakant Bhammar
Soni B. Hawoe (Coach), Michael Goss (Assistant Coach), Arsyad Achmadin (Team Manager)

Fixture