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Vipers bite back
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The Namibia Desert Vipers came back with a win yesterday after a wash out in their fourth match.
Kenya needs to come out of doldrums
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Cricket Kenya is presiding over a sport seriously in decline.
Namibia lose second Twenty20 match
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Namibia lose to the Mashonaland Eagles in their second Stanbic Twenty20 Cup match.
Namibia win opening game in Zimbabwe
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Namibia start their Stanbic Bank Twenty20 Cup campaign with a win.
Once it was Kenya, now it's Afghanistan
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Both the Kenyans and the Dutch have a lot of pride to play for
Kenya keep going as Scotland flop out
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The African side gets into the right mood for confrontation with the Dutch as it overwhelms Canada. Meanwhile Scotland lose a crucial encounter with Afghanistan.
'Obanda hope all yet who enter here . . .'
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A fine innings by Alex Obanda ensured a strong Kenyan victory as the side bounced back from yesterday's defeat and gave themselves a chance of going through to the next stage.
Botswana plans to field totally homegrown squads in future
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New academy to be built in a bid to accelerate the process.
Comprehensive revenge for Kenya
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Kenya registered their first international win of 2010 with a comprehensive 8 wicket win over Uganda in he first 20-20 match at Nairobi Gymkhana earlier today.
Saint Helena aiming to compete in international tournaments by 2011
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An interview with Saint Helena Cricket Association Secretary Barbara George.
The Ogede boy and the school girls
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An uplifting article on kids cricket in Nigeria reproduced with kind permission from the author.
Uganda hang on against UAE
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Heading for a dull draw, the last day of a tense match suddenly produced a glut of wickets.
UAE make good progress against Uganda
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Uganda's bowlers find their work cut out as Naeemuddin smacks a ton
Kenya disappointed but unbowed
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It might have been a new dawn for Kenya as international hosts, but now they'll just have to make the most of their Intercontinental Cup and ODI fixtures.
Nile Breweries ends sponsorship of Ugandan domestic league
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Financial contribution to be cut by half.
CE Worldwide review of the year - Africa
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CricketEurope Worldwide's review of 2009 starts with the Africa region.
One step forward, one step back and one to the side
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A look back at the fluctuating fortunes of Kenyan cricket in 2009.
Zambia begins preparations for Africa Division 2
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The preliminary squad is chosen for the April qualifier in South Africa.
Scots wha' hae!
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The Scots are fired up, the Afghans are ready for a fight and the Kenyans are on the receiving end. What the future holds for 2010 is truly explosive.
Kenya seize back initiative
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Kenya's women are a cut above the rest - and the men are not far behind.
Cricket Kenya concludes investigation
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Cricket Kenya press release detailing findings over allegation of missing funds.
Tikolo resigns over missing funds
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Tom Tikolo's press statement detailing the reasons for his resignation.
Kenya wins by 199 runs to end 2009 on a high
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Kenya's batsmen finally click as the hosts take the series against Uganda 3-0.
Kenya ladies inch closer to title
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Kenya Ladies need just one more win to clinch their first ever continental title
Kenya go 2-0, but only just!
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Kenya takes the second international against Uganda but questions remain over the batting.
Kenya's youngsters turn the tables on Uganda
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Lucas Oluoch and Shem Obado star as Kenya bounces back with a crushing defeat of Uganda in the first ODI.
Kenya Ladies break Ugandan hoodoo
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Kenya Ladies played Uganda, a team that they had never beaten in eight years of trying, and completely outplayed them.
4 new faces in Kenya squad to face Uganda
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Several changes as Kenya play host to Uganda for 20-20s and ODIs
2009 Africa region List A & First Class averages
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Complete 2009 averages for Africa's high performance countries.
UAE surprises with win in Windhoek
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UAE's victory over Namibia comes as a surprise and casts new light on the Intercontinental Shield.
Klazinga reaches milestone
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Louis Klazinga has become the first African associate player to take 100 first-class wickets.
UAE come from behind to beat Namibia
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The United Arab Emirates chase down 310 to beat Namibia in their first Intercontinental Shield match.
U17's Leagues another step in the right direction for Cricket Kenya
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Cricket Kenya continues development work with the introduction of U17 Leagues in all three provinces.
Wider still and wider
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The 101 wides conceded in a 30 overs match in the African Under 19 women's tournament in Dar es Salaam must rank as a record.
Cricket Kenya Media Challenge
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Cricket Kenya encourages local media to understand and learn to enjoy cricket.
An interview with Cricket Namibia CEO Laurie Pieters
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A tough year for Namibia but cricket at the grassroots level thriving.
Uganda's girls top the lot
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Uganda's ladies came out on top in the African Under 19 championship in Dar es Salaam.
Namibia's Regional League runs into trouble
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Wins for United and CCD, but Welwitschia-West's inability to raise a side is a worrying sign for Cricket Namibia.
Botswana adds another 500 youngsters to program
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But more space needed from Government for new grounds.
Namibia hold on for draw before heavy defeat in one-day game
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Namibia draw with Gauteng in their three-day game before losing heavily in the one-day game.
Andrew Flintoff tipped to visit Rwanda
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England star likely to tour the country in February to April 2010.
Namibia's Regional League gets under way
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Three centuries were scored, but seamer Nasimabe Ambambi's six for 16 was among the highlights on the opening day of the new competition.
Cricket in Botswana on the up
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An interview with Botswana Cricket Association Treasurer & Development Manager Girish Ramakrishna.
Cricket Without Boundaries: making a difference in Africa
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CricketEurope interviews CWB Trustee Andy Hobbs.
An interview with Tanzania Cricket Association Chairman Zully Rehemtulla
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CricketEurope discusses current happenings and future plans with TCA boss.
New season brings opportunities for Namibia youngsters
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Retirements, injuries and University commitments opens the door for newcomers.
Namibia hold on for draw before winning one-dayer
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Namibia draw their three-day game against Easterns and Craig Williams leads them to a win in the one-day game.
The leading players in the Africa region
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A summary of the best current international career batting and bowling averages.
CricketEurope begins Namibian coverage
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CricketEurope begins a regular results service from Namibia's top domestic competitions.
Kenya names batsmen for High Performance camp
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Cricket Kenya will send four players to the International Cricket Council (ICC) High Perfomance Training camp in South Africa next month.
Another draw for Namibia
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Namibia draw against Griqualand West in the three-day game and lose the one-day game.
An interview with Sierra Leone Cricket Association President Beresford Bournes-Coker
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Exciting times for cricket in Sierra Leone.
Sweet victory for Kenya
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Kenya finally register a win on Zimbabwean soil in the 3rd ODI to keep the series alive at 2-1.
Zimbabwe v Kenya 2nd ODI: One that got away
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A post mortem of Kenya's loss in the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Zimbabwe v Kenya 1st ODI: Kenya outplayed
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A post mortem of Kenya's loss to Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the five match series.
Ouma and Obuya reach milestone
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Kenyan captain Maurice Ouma and opener David Obuya have joined a select group of associate batsmen who have reached the thousand run milestone in ODIs.
Namibia starts season with draw
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Namibia starts its South African three-day provincial challenge campaign with a draw against Free State.
Sibanda's second century sees Zimbabwe home
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With a not-out 116 to go with his first-innings 209, Vusi Sibanda leads his side to a five-wicket victory over Kenya in Kwekwe.
Kenya set Zimbabwe 236 to win on final day in Kwekwe
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After taking a first-innings lead of 19, Zimbabwe did well to dismiss the Kenyans for 254 in their second innings.
Sibanda stems Zimbabwe collapse with unbeaten 174
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Assisted by keeper Regis Chakabva, the Zimbabwean captain takes his side to within 14 runs of a first-innings lead in Kwekwe.
Tikolo and Obanda steady Kenya
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Steve Tikolo and Alex Obanda helped Kenya reach 327-9 at the close of the opening day of their Intercontinental Cup match in Zimbabwe.
Africa Division 3: fourth day
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Malawi secure title with hard fought win over Sierra Leone. Rwanda big winners over Lesotho.
Tikolo, Ouma and Obanda give Kenya the slightest of edges
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A fluctuating first day saw Kenya reach 327 for nine after being put in by Zimbabwe in Kwekwe.
Zimbabwe XI rings changes as it prepares to host second-placed Kenya
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Teams named as Zimbabwe XI prepare to host Kenya in their Intercontinental Cup match which starts today.
Africa Division 3: third day
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Incredible Shailendra Jeena ton takes Malawi to big win over Gambia. Sierra Leone too good for Lesotho.
Africa Division 3: second day
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Under 19 players that weren't able to play in the recent World Cup Qualifier star for Sierra Leone.
Aga the only change to Baptiste's Kenya squad
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Rageb Aga comes into Kenya's side to tour Zimbabwe as Waters gives University priority.
Africa Division 3: first day
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Rwanda and Malawi notch wins on day one. Morocco forced out of tournament due to visa problems.
Morocco withdrawn from Africa Division 3 tournament
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Visa problems blight another ICC competition.
Baptiste ready for business with Kenya
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Dun Okinyo talks to new Kenyan Coach Eldine Baptise about his plans for the future.
Africa Division 3: Sierra Leone profile
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A chance to show the cricketing world how far they have come.
Africa Division 3: Rwanda preview
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The first of our team profiles for the forthcoming African qualifier to be held in Malawi
Six Ugandan Under 19's go missing in Canada
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Whereabouts of players unknown according to media report
Kenya to tour Zimbabwe in October
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Zimbabwe will host Kenya for an Intercontinental Cup match and three ODIs in October.
Eldine Baptiste new Kenya Coach
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Cricket Kenya announce appointment of West Indian all-rounder as coach as of 15th September
Fixtures released for Africa Division 3 tournament
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Malawi is to host the six-nation tournament during the first week of October.
Sierra Leone out of Under-19 qualifier
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ICC confirm that Sierra Leone will not be taking part in Canada.
National team players unhappy with mid-season break
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Kenya's national team players express their concern over the mid-season break as Kanbis and Swamibapa go into the second round of the NPCA 50 Overs League on equal points.
Sierra Leone out of Under 19 World Cup qualifier
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Canadian High Commission rejects visa application
Varaiya finishes what Tikolo started
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Six wickets from the left arm spinner completes a 247-run victory for Kenya over Canada in the Intercontinental Cup.
Tikolo and Waters dominate third day
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Veteran batsman and youngster both pass 150 on day three to make Canada toil in the field.
Kenya in control in Toronto
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Kenya dominate the second day as Canada finishes the first innings 83 runs in arrears.
Uganda squad decimated for Bermuda trip
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Disputes with the board, work commitments and visa trouble severely weakens Uganda for their tour to Bermuda.
Kenya ready for Canadian challenge
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Dun Okinyo talks to Kenya coach Martin Suji ahead of this week's Intercontinental Cup match in Canada.
Key players pull out of Uganda squad
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Uganda will be missing two key players due to work commitments for their tour of Bermuda.
Kenya to meat Canada at King City in August
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Canada will play host to Kenya at King City later this month.
Uganda and Sierra Leone through
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The African qualifiers for the next stage of under-19 world cup qualifying are confirmed.
Sierra Leone the surprise package in Zambia
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Sierra Leone are surprising everyone and top the African Under-19 qualifier table at the halfway stage.
Kenya and Uganda go down in warm-ups
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Kenya and Uganda are beaten in WCQ warm-up matches, by Titans B and Western Province respectively.
Sierra Leone progress in African Under-19 qualifying
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Sierra Leone have won the African affiliates Under-19 Championship to progress to the next stage of qualification for the Under-19 World Cup.
Namibia draw with Border
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Namibia draw with Border due to rain in the three-day match, but abandonment of the one-day match keeps their semi-final hopes alive.
Namibians face problems of success
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A fine run in the South African domestic one-day competition may end in a clash of fixtures.
MCC's winning start in Mozambique
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After running a coaching session in neighbouring Swaziland on 6 February, MCC got down to business with two quick-fire victories.
MCC to tour Mozambique
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MCC cricketers will swap the English winter for the African summer when they depart for a six-game tour of Mozambique today.
Improvement, but no joy for Kenya
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Kenya show some improvement, but still lose both their weekend ODIs against Zimbabwe.
Chigumbura blitz leads to Zimbabwe win
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A remarkable innings from Elton Chigumbura leads to a 109 run win for Zimbabwe over Kenya.
Otieno and Luseno miss out against Zimbabwe
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Seamers Moses Otieno and Alfred Luseno miss out on selection as Cricket Kenya announce squad to face Zimbabwe in Mombasa.
Kenya to host Uganda
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Kenya will play host to Uganda for three one day matches starting from Friday.
Zimbabwe visit gives Kenya chance for a fresh start
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Cricket Kenya confirm the dates for Zimbabwe's tour later this month.
Uganda retain East Africa Women's Championship
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Uganda have retained the East Africa Women's Championship after beating Kenya by 10 runs in the final.
Namibia bounce back with big one-day win
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Namibia beat North West by 8 wickets in their one-day match on Sunday.
Williams century not enough to prevent defeat
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A maiden first-class century from Craig Williams is not enough to prevent Namibia losing to North West by 10 wickets.
Burgers lead Namibia to Western Province win
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The four Burgers in Namibia's side star in their heavy win over Western Province.
Namibia lose in one-day match
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Namibia lose the one-day game against Western Province after their big win in the three-day game.
Botswana lift Division Two title
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Botswana win the WCL Africa Division Two title in South Africa.
Africa Division 2: Day 4
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Wins for Nigeria, Botswana and Ghana on day four as Botswana creep closer to the Division Two title.
Africa Division 2: Day 3
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Botswana defeat Nigeria to top the table while there are wins also for Zambia and Mozambique.
Africa Division 2: Day 2
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The second day of the ICC Africa Division 2 tournament in Benoni produced three good first innings totals.
Namibia confirms Intercontinental Cup final place
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The home side leads Ireland after the first innings in Windhoek as 25 wickets fall on day one.
Ireland anxious to end Namibian streak
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Captain Porterfield confident of victory with Johnston and Rankin back in the fold.
Alam and Manzoor take Pakistan Academy to victory
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Pakistan Academy continued their unbeaten run on African soil with a 4 wicket win over Kenya.
Tikolo again in the runs as Kenya look for victory on day four
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Kenya go into the final day of their match against the Pakistan Academy needing 8 wickets to win.
Manzoor century not enough to prevent Kenya taking big first innings lead
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Kenya finish day 2 against the Pakistan Academy with a lead of 110 runs with 9 second innings wickets remaining.
Tikolo and Ouma lead Kenyan fightback after early wickets
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Kenya finish day 1 of the first 4 day match in a good position against the Pakistan Academy after fighting out of early trouble.
Details on Pakistan Academy and Zimbabwe-Ireland Tri series announced.
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Cricket Kenya press release on Kenya's forthcoming series.
Burger spins Namibia to victory
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Victory in Bermuda all but guarantees Namibia a place in the Intercontinental Cup final.
Namibia on the verge
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Namibia can take a decisive step towards its first Intercontinental Cup final if it wins in Bermuda.
Ouma reprimanded as Kenyan batting fails again
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Kenya once again threw away the hard work done by their bowlers as they went down by 33 runs in the first ODI.
Kenya back on track in ICC Intercontinental Cup
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Thrashing of Netherlands lifts it to top of table BUT it could still miss out on finals spot
Kenya looks to set up showdown with Ireland
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Kenya's quest for its first Intercontinental Cup title continues against the Netherlands.
Little time to turn around a troubled tour
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Kenya take on Scotland in the International Cup tomorrow in desperate need of a win after the 20-20 batting debacle.
Odoyo happy for Kenya to stay under the radar
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“It’s good to be thought of as a team to be reckoned with but that can bring pressure too,” says experienced all-rounder.
Some hiccups as batsmen struggle in England
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Mixed results from Kenya's English tour as they prepare for the 20-20 World Cup Qualifiers.
Umpires get set to celebrate 50th Anniversary
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Kenya Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association is all set to celebrate Its Golden Anniversary in Nairobi on 9th November 2008.
Cricket Kenya press release re: Aga Selection
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The following press release has been issued by Cricket Kenya after criticism in The Daily Nation over the selection of the national team to tour Europe.
Schedule for rest of 2008 released
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17 One Day Internationals, 3 Intercontinental Cup matches and plenty of other action for the Kenya National team between now and Christmas.
Aga returns to national colours
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Rageb Aga is the only change to the Kenyan squad to tour Europe.
Rift Valley prepares for 20-20 Tournamnet
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A progress report on goings on in Rift Valley Province courtesy of the RVCA.
Nigeria win North West Africa Championship
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Nigeria beat Sierra Leone in a close match to win the North West Africa Championship.
Nigeria and Sierra Leone set for final showdown
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Nigeria and Sierra Leone both unbeaten leading in to final North-West Africa group match.
Namibians have eyes on first Intercontinental Cup final
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Captain Louis Burger reflects on a "very special" win over Scotland in Windhoek.
Rain postpones Elite 3 Day Tournament
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Heavy rain in Nairobi forces Cricket Kenya to postpone the third and most eagerly awaited leg of the Sahara Elite League.
Big win needed to take title
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Big wins are needed today to ensure the Sahara Elite League 50 Overs title.
Nomads clinch title with win over Stars
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Thomas Odoyo takes 4-10 as the Northern Nomads beat the Southern Stars by 4 wickets to clinch the Sahara Elite League 50 over title.
Fresh Faces pose a challenge
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A look back at the story told by the statistics of the Sahara Elite League 20-20 competition.
All Square in Sahara Elite League
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Chiefs and Aces both bounce back with wins to level the table going into the final round of the One Day competition.
Southern Stars clinch nailbiting maiden victory
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Kennedy Obuya and Nehemiah Odhiambo help the Southern Stars beat the Western Chiefs by 8 runs in their opening Sahara Elite League One Day match.
Its Coach Kirtsen
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South African Andy Kirsten is endorsed by the Cricket Kenya Executive as the new coach for the Kenyan national team.
Northerns rip through Aces
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An inspired opening spell from Josephat Ababu sets the Northern Nomads up for a 5 wicket win in their first 50 over match of the Sahara Elite League.
Aces favourites, but all to play for
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Eastern Aces are favourites to win the 50 Over Elite League after sweeping the board in the 20-20s, but may not have it all their own way.
RVCA look to the future as peace returns
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The Kofi Annan brokered peace deal in Kenya see the Rift Valley Cricket Association finally able to focus on cricket after two months of insecurity and curfews.
Kenya Under 19s taught a lesson by MCC
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Kenya Under 19s lose both their One Day matches against the MCC in Uganda.
Uganda draws three-day game
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The MCC's tour of Uganda continued with a draw against the national side in a three-day match.
Nepal and Namibia in plate semis
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Nepal and Namibia reach the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup Plate competition.
On fire Tikolo helps Aces clinch title
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Eastern Aces captain, Steve Tikolo, fires with the bat once again as his side make a clean sweep of the Sahara Elite League 20-20 tournament.
Improved Stars still lose final match
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Southern Stars lose the closest game of the tournament to the Northern Nomads as they take the wooden spoon in the Sahara Elite League 20-20.
Tikolo shines as Aces win again
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Kenya's captain makes 108 off 57 as his team win their second consecutive match in the Sahara Elite League.
Obuya, Luseno lead Nomads resurgence
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Northern Nomads bounce back with a 62 run win over Western Chiefs in the Sahara 20-20 Elite League.
Chiefs look to the North to extend dominance
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A Preview of the Sahara Elite League 20-20 second round match between Western Chiefs and Northern Nomads.
Easts chase consecutive victories
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A preview of the Sahara Elite League 20-20 second round match between Eastern Aces and Southern Stars.
Under 19 team for MCC matches finalised
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Cricket Kenya release the final squad for the two matches against the MCC in Uganda.
MCC win one and lose one
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On the MCC's tour of Uganda, they beat the Under-19s, but lose to the senior side.
Chiefs, Aces start Elite Leagues in emphatic fashion
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The Western Chiefs and Eastern Aces record 9 wicket wins as the Sahara National 20-20 Elite League gets underway in Nairobi.
MCC off to winning start
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The MCC got their Uganda tour of to a winning start by beating Uganda A by 85 runs.
Sahara Elite League starts this weekend
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Cricket Kenya announce the squads and fixture list for the long awaited zonal league.
Kenya defeat UAE by 81 runs
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Peter Ongondo takes a five wicket haul as Kenya defeat UAE in the InterContinental Cup.
UAE still in with a chance
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UAE will need a further 256 to win with nine wickets remaining on the final day of their Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya.
Kenya set for lead over UAE
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A Thomas Odoyo century and five wickets from spinner Hiren Varaiya enable Kenya to take control of their Intercontinental Cup match.
Kenya to make amends in Sharjah?
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Kenya will try to rebound from their defeat against Namibia as they take on UAE in this week's Intercontinental Cup match.
Odoyo leads Kenyan recovery against UAE
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All-rounder makes an unbeaten 79 as Kenya ends the first day in a strong position.
Snyman in the record books again
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Gerrie Snyman has again entered the record books after his innings of 230.
Namibia go top in the Intercontinental Cup
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Namibia recover from a first innings deficit to defeat Kenya by 101 runs in Sharjah.
Amazing innings from Snyman
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Namibia's Gerrie Snyman scores an unbeaten 194 out of Namibia's 241-8 on the second day of the Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya.
Kenya set for first innings points
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Kenya held the advantage after dismissing Namibia for 183 on the opening day of the Intercontinental Cup match in Sharjah.
Kenya confident of defeating Namibia and UAE
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It was a confident Kenyan team that jetted out from Nairobi on Saturday for their two Intercontinental Cup matches in Sharjah.
Steve Tikolo Interview: Part 1
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The Kenyan captain spoke with CricketEurope prior to his team's Intercontinental Cup match against Namibia.
Tikolo confident Kenya can overcome Namibia
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The Intercontinental Cup match in Sharjah will be another test for Namibia after their defeat of the UAE.
Namibia triumph in Sharjah
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Namibia makes it two wins from two matches in the Intercontinental Cup but UAE goes down fighting.
Namibia moves within sight of victory
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Botha hits a century for Namibia while UAE's Khurram records his best bowling figures on day three of the Intercontinental Cup clash.
Invites out for Zonal League players
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Cricket Kenya have sent out invites to 85 players as part of the preparations to get the Zonal League underway in February.
Finely balanced in Sharjah
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Saqib and Botha ensured honours were even after day two of UAE's Intercontinental Cup match against Namibia.
UAE edge it on opening day
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UAE had just the better of Namibia on a low-scoring first day of their Intercontinental Cup match in Sharjah.
Namibia look to go top
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Victory over UAE in their Intercontinental Cup clash in Sharjah will move Namibia up to joint first place in the table.
Kenya unchanged for Intercontinental Cup trip
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Kenya start their 2008 international season with an unchanged squad despite the late arrival of Kennedy Obuya and Tanmay Mishra to training.
ICC Intercontinental Cup matches rescheduled
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Kenya's forthcoming match against Namibia has been moved from Nairobi to Sharjah.
Disappointing start for Namibia
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Namibia's 2008 got off to a disappointing start with a loss to Zimbabwe Provinces.
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