PNG player charged with robbery during CWC Challenge League tournament

Papua New Guinea Player Charged with Robbery

Incident Details

Papua New Guinea player Kipling Doriga has been charged with robbery following an incident in the early hours of Monday morning (25th August) in St Heliers, Jersey.

Background

Doriga was a member of the PNG squad contesting the second round of the CWC Challenge League on the Island, a UK dependency.

Player Profile

• Age: 29
• Position: Keeper-Batter
• International appearances: 97 for PNG
• Notable tournaments: 2021 and 2024 T20 World Cups

Court Proceedings

• Doriga appeared before the Magistrate's court on Wednesday morning and pled guilty to the charges.
• The case was referred to the Royal Court due to the seriousness of the charge.
• Bail was declined, and Doriga will be remanded in custody until November 28th.