yeah, good for both sets of players and if Kenya do offer better competition than Zim, that can only be good for the Indians....Don't expect Kenya to go down that easily. The 3 dayers will be tough as it is still a format that many are not used to, but the 1 dayers should see a very competitive outfit. A slight concern is that not many who were selected in the national team have been in great form yet this domestic season. Good to see the selectors are consistent with trying to bring in a new face or two each tour. Whatever the outcome, it will be invaluable experience before the Intercontinental Cup campaign gets under way.
India A will face Sri Lanka A soon. That should be more worthwhile.Kenya all out for 97 in 37 overs. Irfan takes one wicket for 18 in seven overs. Part-time spinner Rohit Sharma takes three for 33. Parthiv Patel scores a century, even as prospects Kaif and Sharma are out cheaply. Openers are a no-show.
The B¢¢I could have sent a bunch of schoolboys from Jharkhand or North Bombay for a tour such as this. The tour isn't building the necessary bench strength for the Indian team- it's just helping those found wanting when playing for India to get an easy recall.
Don't expect Kenya to go down that easily. The 3 dayers will be tough as it is still a format that many are not used to, but the 1 dayers should see a very competitive outfit. A slight concern is that not many who were selected in the national team have been in great form yet this domestic season. Good to see the selectors are consistent with trying to bring in a new face or two each tour. Whatever the outcome, it will be invaluable experience before the Intercontinental Cup campaign gets under way.