Tikolo makes a triumphant return
Steve Tikolo marked his return to international cricket with a superb century
Cricinfo staff
22-Apr-2005
Steve Tikolo marked his return to international cricket with a superb century, as Kenya took control of their opening Intercontinental Cup fixture of 2005, against Uganda in Kampala.
Tikolo, who was restored to the side last week after concluding a bitter dispute with the Kenya Cricket Association, allayed fears that he might have been ring-rusty to stroke a fine 149, as Kenya rattled up an imposing total of 319. His main sidekick was Hitesh Modi, who had made 56 when he was brilliantly caught in the covers by Benjamin Masoke.
Kenya's innings had begun shakily, however, as Kenneth Kamyuka struck two early blows to remove David Obuya for 2 and Maurice Ouma for a duck. But Kennedy Obuya and Tikolo added 86 for the third wicket, and when Tikolo finally fell after tea, again to Kamyuka, the tail wagged impressively to hoist Kenya up to a satisfactory score.
By the close, that potency of that total had been demonstrated, as Uganda struggled to 37 for 3 in reply.