Beyond the Test World
Odumbe seeks new opportunities
Maurice Odumbe, the former golden boy of Kenyan cricket who was subsequently banned for five years for associating with known bookmakers, is now forging a new career on local television and radio
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
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In a feature in The Nation, Odumbe reveals that he is happy with his new role.
“I always wanted to do something before the cameras. When the opportunity presented itself I could not just let it pass.”
He also said that he is considering standing in the next general election. “Sports and showbiz are multi-billion industries which have not been properly harnessed for the benefit of artistes and sports personalities due to poor legislation.”
Full postNepal wins ACC Premier League
Nepal has won the Asian Cricket Council's Premier League
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Nepal has won the Asian Cricket Council's Premier League after UAE failed to gather enough points from its last two games against Singapore and Malaysia to defend the title. NepalCricket.com has the full story.
Full postAfghanistan and Norway aim high
Afghanistan and Norway might be in the lower echelons of the World Cricket League (WCL), but that isn't stopping either country aiming big
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Afghanistan and Norway might be in the lower echelons of the World Cricket League (WCL), but that isn't stopping either country aiming big. They want to play in the 2011 World Cup.
Is this a pipe dream or a genuine belief that, in four years' time, they will be able to compete with Full Member nations? Before they can even think about the World Cup, promotion from Division Five is a must. Read the full story at Cricinfo.
What are your thoughts? Does cricket need any more fledgling nations? Should the ICC increase funding to these minor nations? Leave your feedback in the comments below.
Full postTikolo: 'We need quality opposition to improve'
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Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
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Following his side's 21-run defeat to the West Indies yesterday, Steve Tikolo, the Kenya captain, has criticised the lack of exposure and matches Associate cricket is afforded.
"The ICC is looking to spread the game globally," he said, "[but] I don't see how they are going to do it unless they get us involved in cricket activities. To be playing at this level, you have to be playing against these guys regularly. Playing them in World Cup warm-up matches and big tournaments alone is not good enough.
"We need quality opposition to improve and we are not getting that."
Full postTikolo: "We don't just want to make up numbers"
Chloe Saltau speaks to Tom Tikolo, the Kenya captain, in today's Age in Australia.
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Chloe Saltau speaks to Tom Tikolo, the Kenya captain, in today's Age in Australia.
As always, though, much will depend on Tikolo as the general at the top of the order, and with his artful off-breaks, if the team is to replicate the dreamy success of 2003, when Kenya lost to Australia in a Super Six game best remembered for Brett Lee's hat-trick. He is desperate to prove Kenya's performance in that tournament was not an aberration.
"Save for what happened after that, cricket going down in Kenya, that was the most memorable time of my career. To compete the way we did, make it to the finals, to be the team captain, these will be my memories for a long, long time to come," said Tikolo.
"We are capable of that. What we are planning is to go to the World Cup and be competitive. We don't just want to make up numbers."
Full postUSA suspended again
It comes as no surprise that the USACA were today suspended by the ICC for failing to meet the agreed deadlines
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
It comes as no surprise that the USACA were today suspended by the ICC for failing to meet the agreed deadlines. Read the full story, and this comment piece, and leave your comments and thoughts below.
Full postScotland lose warm-up to the warm-ups
Scotland have lost their warm-up game against a Barbados Select XI in a warm-up to the World Cup warm-ups next week
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Scotland have lost their warm-up game against a Barbados Select XI in a warm-up to the World Cup warm-ups next week. John Blain, Navdeep Poonia and Glenn Rogers all played for the opposition to give the squad a good run out.
Mike Stanger, a spokesman for the Scottish side, told PA Sport: "It was a warm-up for the warm-ups and it was good for the players to get a game in.
"There were some very good things and some not so good things to come out of the game but it was a training match.
"Obviously we are hoping to be on our mettle for the first of the official warm-ups against Sri Lanka and we expect to be.
Full postFrom Kutch to Kenya
Fans in Kutch – a district of Gujarat in western India – will be glued to their TVs for the forthcoming World Cup, and not just to watch India
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Fans in Kutch – a district of Gujarat in western India – will be glued to their TVs for the forthcoming World Cup, and not just to watch India. Two Kutchi-born players - Rajesh Bhudia and Malhar Patel - are playing for Kenya.
“Our Patel community which has a large population from here in Kenya is also known by the name of Kanabi and we have there Kanabi’s Sports Club which is very dominating in the cricketing world in that country. We now understand from there that Rajesh Bhudia and Malhar Patel, both belonging to the Patel community, have found place on the Kenyan team for the World Cup 2007,’’ said Kirti Varsani, of Madhapar village near here.
More on this at ExpressIndia.com
Full postICU chairman bemoans lack of sponsorship
The Irish Cricket Union chairman, Murray Power, kindly spoke to Cricinfo recently on the fortunes of his country and the problems Associates face
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
The Irish Cricket Union chairman, Murray Power, kindly spoke to Cricinfo recently on the fortunes of his country and the problems Associates face. Have a read of it and leave your comments below.
Full postThe struggle continues for youth cricket in USA
Following on from Gladstone Dainty's promise that "youth and female cricket programmes are the priorities of USACA," we received an email from a 12-year-old president of his local club
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
We received an email from a 12-year-old boy who is president of his local cricket club. Following on from Gladstone Dainty's promise that "youth and female cricket programmes are the priorities of USACA," we print Peter's email and would welcome comments.
If you've had a similar experience to Peter, drop us an email
Dear Sir,
I am a 12 year old kid and the president of a youth cricket club in Mesa, Arizona, at Fremont Junior High. I would like to say that the USACA or the MLCUS has done nothing to help me start this club.
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