In Tok Pisin the word “Lewa” means “heart” or “love”.
In the case of the seven mothers in Papua New Guinea’s national women’s cricket team, the PNG Lewas, it is love imbued with dedication, heartbreak, and mental toughness.
The Lewas mums are away from their babies and young children for long periods and in some cases have sent children to be raised by extended family.
Returning to training just…
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