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***Official** Zimbabwe in Kenya
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Chemosit
First Class Debutant
why? It has been a pretty good hunting ground for Kenya in the past.
Chemosit
First Class Debutant
He seems to have done ok with the bat v Uganda, and for mine, he should always be preferred over Tony Suji, but there are probably more deserving players.
Corbin
School Boy/Girl Captain
Such a shame as to the way his bowling has deteriorated over the past few years. He's pretty much a batting all rounder these days. I really thought he had the potential to become a player of 'Tikolo' type status in Kenyan cricket.
andruid
Cricketer Of The Year
To be honest he still strikes me as one of the few batsmen Kenya has who believes 30 balls is a short innings, though he is still in his mid 20s and a few years staying fit could do him a world of good
Chemosit
First Class Debutant
It was a great shame, but in some ways also good as I doubt we would have seen Varaiya on the scene so soon had Collins kept the main spinner's spot. It would be really good if he could develop his batting more, but as with all Kenyan players there is simply not the opportunity to play enough multi innings cricket to really do that.
Chemosit
First Class Debutant
Yep - I think he is a) more useful as an ODI bowler due to better line and length b) a better long term prospect as he is so much younger.
I also have a question mark over Collin's spot. There are several possibilities for this I think including Amit Shukla (gives a better seam option considering the reliance on spin), David Obuya (depends who is in better batting form), one of the youngsters such as Rakep Patel, Mandela etc.
andruid
Cricketer Of The Year
Agree with Chemosit on Elijah Otieno. Though both him and Luseno need to work on their economy rates to really nail the third seamer slot. Also I would be leaning more towards giving Rakep Patel another shot at 6 being as his batting and leg spin could prove handy, if he has been working on both.
Not according to this articleSeren Waters is missing the Zimbabwe series
Cricinfo - Kirsten happy with Kenya's preparations
Chemosit
First Class Debutant
???Seren Waters is missing the Zimbabwe series
My understanding was that he joined the training camp for the last 2 days and will be available for the whole series.
Odoyo will however most likely miss the Mombasa games as he is still on the recovery trail.
andruid
Cricketer Of The Year
Bugger. They changed the cricinfo article I saw it on.
So this starts in about half an hour. Does anyone know if Odoyo is playing?
If he is, Im gonna take a crack at this being the Kenyan team
S.Waters
K.Otieno
A.Obanda
S.Tikolo
M.Ouma
C.Obuya
T.Odoyo
J.Kamande
H.Varaiya
N.Odhiambo
P.Ongondo
I honestly dont think there is a place for Suji in the side anymore. And the only other thing I could see changing there is Patel in for Collins Obuya maybe.
If he is, Im gonna take a crack at this being the Kenyan team
S.Waters
K.Otieno
A.Obanda
S.Tikolo
M.Ouma
C.Obuya
T.Odoyo
J.Kamande
H.Varaiya
N.Odhiambo
P.Ongondo
I honestly dont think there is a place for Suji in the side anymore. And the only other thing I could see changing there is Patel in for Collins Obuya maybe.