Kenya To Host Quadrangular One-Day Tourney (20 Apr 1996)

20 April 1996

Lanka to play in Kenya

NAIROBI, Friday - Kenya, who created the biggest upset in World Cup history by beating West Indies at the recent tournament, are to host their most prestigious cricket event later this year.

Kenya Cricket Association chairman Jimmy Rayani announced on Friday that Nairobi is to stage a four-team limited overs series from September 28 to October 7 involving the home country, World Cup champions Sri Lanka, South Africa and Pakistan.

The Kenyans beat West Indies by 73 runs in a group game during their World Cup debut on the sub-continent.

Kenya`s captain on that occasion, Maurice Odumbe, was reported by Nairobi newspapers on Friday to be negotiating a contract to become the professional with Dutch team Quick Cricket Club.

Details of the deal were not immediately available.

Source :: Daily News