Obanda to miss four-day tie against Bermuda

Alex Obanda, the 19-year old Kenyan batsman, has injured his right ankle and will miss the four-day ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Bermuda starting tomorrow.

Obanda, who scored an 82-ball 79 in the first ODI against Bermuda, sustained the injury while fielding in the second match and was unable to bat as a result. The injury also forced Obanda to sit out of the final ODI against Bermuda on Sunday.

It was earlier thought that Obanda would be fit to play the four-day match but the doctor treating him warned that the injury was likely to be aggravated in the event of Obanda returning anytime soon.

Obanda was instrumental in Kenya's nine-wicket victory over Canada in Nairobi earlier this month, scoring 83 while putting on a 122-run third-wicket partnership with David Obuya that laid the foundation for a first-innings score of 393.

The victory earned Kenya a maximum of 20 points and a fifth place going into the second game with Bermuda. Their opponents, meanwhile, are still seeking a win after two matches in the first-class tournament.