Josateki Malani will captain the Fiji men’s under-19 cricket team as they depart today for the ICC East Asia-Pacific World Cup Division One Qualifier in Japan.
The 14-member squad was officially revealed yesterday morning by head coach Sanjiv Dubey, who confirmed that the team is confident and ready to compete against hosts Japan and Papua New Guinea (PNG) for a spot at the ICC U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
The full squad includes: Josateki Malani (captain), Moceidaveta Manara, Sefanaia Matai, Meli Vakaloloma, Manav Narayan, Waisale Bale, Joeli Qalo Ki Moala, Peni Mawi, Cakacaka Yacokilodoni, Jone Vakatawa, Maika Kamikamica, Jonacani Tagilala, Kitioni Keperieli and Temo Vakaloloma.
Reserves will see Jone Kaufuti, Sukabula Railala, Ropate Tamani and Tuyawa Veitacini.
The team departed for Japan yesterday.
