Kenyan Players have the ambition to succeed.

The heavy rains in Nairobi which severly undermined Kenya's preparations, have not dampened their enthusiasm or blunted their determination to play to the best of their ability.

The coach, Robert is thinking and talking positive, refusing to be drawn into discussions about their opposition. Stressing that they will be taking one game at a time, he believes the players should concentrate on their own game and should not be overawed by their opponents. Their enthusiasm, skill and raw ambition will ensure that they will be competing on level terms.

Whilst discussing the side both the coach and the manager, Edward Odumbe, highlighted the strength of the bowling attack and their brilliant fielding, on which they have spent so much time during the poor weather in Kenya. If the batsmen can knuckle down and set a competitive score both South Africa and Pakistan will face a tough challenge.

The bowling is likely to be opened by Josephat Ababu Sorongo and the rookie paceman, Gerald Odhiambo. Josephat is a talented medium pacer and middle order batsmen, who despite a tendency to lose concentration, is well suited to the humid conditions in Sri Lanka. If he can find a good length he should be able to get significant movement in the air and off the pitch.

His rookie partner is relatively unknown but a tremendously exciting prospect. A smooth action allows him to generate significant pace and swing the ball away from the bat.

To back up the medium pacers Kenya posses a trio of spinners all of whom are capable of causing problems on the slow turning wickets in Sri Lanka. The star of the show is expected to be the captain, Muhammad Sheikh. An orthodox slow left-armer has already played for the national side and is reputed to be in great form at the moment. Collins is also an exciting prospect with his fast legspin that is similar in style to Anil Kumble.

The batting is the major concern at the present and the middle order of Sheikh, Josephat, Collins Omundi and Amiykumar Bhudia will have to perform. The recently appointed opener, Maurice Ouma Amollo, also deserves a mention as an exciting prospect with high ambitions in the game.

What happens in the forthcoming days, one thing is certain, the flair and enthusiasm of this bunch of players is going to provide a great spectacle. One suspects that they will be become very popular here.