Vanuatu Cricket names Interchange Vanuatu U19 Men’s squad for ICC EAP Division 2 Qualifier
Vanuatu Cricket Association is pleased to announce its Interchange U19 Men’s squad for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup East Asia-Pacific Division 2 Qualifier, to be played in Port Vila from 8 –12 September 2026.
The tournament will see Vanuatu compete against Indonesia, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.
The squad has been preparing in the lead-up to the tournament and will now turn its focus to the opening matches of the qualifier.
The Interchange Vanuatu U19 Men’s Squad is as follows:
Surya Lekia (Captain)
Chad Natavi
Waane Sirovulu
Gregory Wotu
Lakzon Tavesa
Killion Masauvakalo
Phillise Tastuki
Clement Nabanga
Lukas Chilia
Oliver Songi
Isaac Jeffry
Nevin Vira
Graig Melten
Jamie Firiam
Team Officials
Joshua Rasu – Head Coach
Chris Laffan – High-Performance Manager
Raymundo Lekai – Team Manager
Vanuatu Cricket’s High-Performance Manager, Chris Laffan said the tournament is an important opportunity for the players to compete at international level and continue their development within Vanuatu Cricket’s pathway.
“We’re pleased with the squad we’ve selected and the work the players have put in to earn this opportunity. For some of these players, this is an important step towards becoming the future of Vanuatu Cricket, and this tournament gives them the chance to test themselves at international level.”
The Interchange Vanuatu U19 Men’s Team is supported through Vanuatu Cricket’s ongoing partnership with Interchange.
Half of the players selected in the squad have progressed through the Interchange Cricket Academy, moving from the development program into national U19 representation.
The Academy was established to support the development of young cricketers and provide a pathway towards representative cricket, with the selection of these players demonstrating that pathway in practice.
Chairman of the Interchange Board, James Willie, said:
“For Interchange as a partner, it marks a significant milestone to see the progression from academy development to national representation. ICL is proud of the young participants who have shown dedication, resilience, and commitment to the program. These positive results only reaffirm ICLs commitment as partners to the program”
The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup East Asia-Pacific Division 2 Qualifier will be hosted by Vanuatu Cricket in conjunction with the International Cricket Council from 9–12 September 2026.
Vanuatu Cricket is urging the local public to join us at the Vanuatu Cricket Grounds to support the Interchange Vanuatu U19 Men’s Team. The team will open their campaign against Indonesia with the rest of the fixtures as follows:
It's fantastic to see the Interchange Vanuatu U19 squad named and ready for the ICC EAP Division 2 Qualifier right there in Port Vila! The success of the Interchange Cricket Academy, with half the players coming through its pathway, really shows the impact of dedicated youth development. This tournament will be a huge test for them, but with the right mindset and focus, these young athletes can achieve great things, even if some of them also enjoy playing unblocked games 66 in their downtime. Good luck to the team! 💪