Ura Rigana

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Ura Rigana
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Uranus Rigana Kwalu
Born (1976-06-24) June 24, 1976 (age 48)
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Source: Cricinfo, 29 November 2017

Ura Rigana Kwalu (born 24 June 1976) is a former Papua New Guinean woman cricketer. [1] She played for Papua New Guinea in the 2008 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

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References

  1. "Profile - Cricinfo". Cricinfo . Retrieved 29 November 2017.