Overview
Chad Soper (born 19 November 1991) is a Papua New Guinean cricketer. He represents Papua New Guinea, the country of his birth, having taken up the sport while growing up in Australia.
Key facts
| Full name | Chad Soper |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 November 1991 |
| Place of birth | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| Nationality | Papua New Guinean |
| National side | Papua New Guinea |
Background
Soper was born in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, to a Papua New Guinean mother and a New Zealand father. He grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia, where he was raised and developed as a cricketer before going on to represent Papua New Guinea at the international level.
Significance
As a member of the Papua New Guinea cricket setup, Soper is part of a generation of players representing one of the leading Associate cricketing nations in the East Asia-Pacific region. Papua New Guinea has been a member of the International Cricket Council since 1973 and has progressively expanded its presence in international limited-overs cricket.
Related topics
- Papua New Guinea national cricket team
- Cricket in Papua New Guinea
- Port Moresby
- Central Coast (New South Wales)
- International Cricket Council
References
- "Chad Soper", English Wikipedia.
- Wikidata item: Q21063290.