The Papua New Guinea Indigenous Team has concluded an outstanding campaign at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) with a series of awards at the official Presentation Night held on Sunday 19 April in Mackay, Australia. Across the tournament, the PNG Indigenous team was recognized as one of the best, highlighting the team’s elite performance, discipline and unity. Receiving the ‘NICC Men’s Spirit of Cricket Award’ further showed the team’s sportsmanship for the code. Displaying individual excellence, PNG’s batting star, Tony Ura, claimed the NICC 2026 Men’s Player of the Championship award. Ura also gained a spot on the NICC 2026 men’s Team of Championship. On the women’s side, Henao Thomas was recognized as one of 11 best players in the NICC 2026 Women’s Team. Henao played for South Australia Indigenous Team. These awards display the nation’s cricket talent and potential on the world stage in Australia. As well as its valued partnership with Australia, Cricket PNG extends its sincere appreciation to PacificAus. Both parties play a vital role in the development and success of PNG on the international stage. Cricket PNG also congratulates all players, coaching staff, and management for their continued dedication and commitment throughout the tournament.