CJ Amini

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Charles Jordan Alewa Amini, known as CJ Amini born April 14th, 1992 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is a Papua New Guinean cricketer.

Playing Career

Charles led Papua New Guinea's successful campaign in the ICC's East-Asia Pacific Under-15 Cricket 8's in 2006/07.

He was part of the squad in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia in 2008, and went on to take eight wickets in the Qualifiers for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand in 2010. Amini made his Twenty20 level for Papua New Guinea in November 2013.[1]

In December 2013, he was signed a rookie contract by Big Bash League team Sydney Sixers for BBL-3. [2]

In January 2014, he dismiss Uganda's top five and eventually finished with career best figures of 6 for 19 in 10 overs as Uganda lost 10 for 52 to be all out for 105 in 35.5 overs in ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

Personal Life

Amini who hails from a family with deep cricketing roots. His grandfather, Brian and father Charles, both captained Papua New Guinea's senior side while his brother Chris was also a Papua New Guinea senior and Under-19 captain.

His mother Kune led the Papua New Guinea women's team as well. His aunt, Cheryl Amini also played for the women's national team.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Twenty20 Matches played by Charles Amini". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 January 2014. 
  2. ↑ Conn, Malcolm (2 November 2013). "Sydney Sixers sign rookie from Papua New Guinea, inspired by Shane Warne". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 4 January 2014. 
  3. ↑ "Charles Amini". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 January 2014. 
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