Cricket Kenya revises selection process

Cricket Kenya has announced an overhaul of its national selection process, suggesting it has backed down in the face of the recent player strike which in part was about the way the selectors operated.

Chief executive Tom Sears, who has been in office a little over two months, said: "We have conducted a comprehensive review of every aspect of how we are running our national side and the selection process is one area that has been scrutinised closely.

"It is evident that we do not have the necessary provisions in place to ensure we have a robust selection and talent identification programme and it is an area we need to address. The new selectors will work alongside the coach and captain in selecting the squad but also be tasked with ensuring all our representative teams and all eligible players are monitored and we are making the most of the talent that is available."

Although the board has said applications are welcome for the vacant posts as chairman of selectors and two assistants, current chairman Nasoor Verjee has indicated he does not wish to continue in the role.