Kenya tour of Zimbabwe 2009-10
Aga earns recall for Zimbabwe tour
Cricinfo staff
October 2, 2009
Former Kenya captain Ragheb Aga has been recalled to the Kenyan squad, replacing opener Seren Waters for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe.
The 25-year-old Sussex fast bowler, who captained the national side for two months - in October and November 2004 - has joined the touring side in Nairobi for training practice ahead of Monday's departure to Harare, Kenya Cricket officials said today.
Waters, who scored his maiden century during Kenya's 247-run victory against Canada in Toronto in August this year, was unavailable after he decided to pursue his studies in England. The 19-year-old right-hander, who has British and Kenyan nationality, was also awarded an emerging player contract to play for Surrey after winning the Second XI Championship title in September.
Kenya, who are currently second in the Intercontinental Cup, will take on Zimbabwe at the Kwekwe Sports Club from October 7-10, as part of a fixture in the same tournament. They will also play five ODIs at the Harare Sports Club.
The Zimbabwe series will prove to a big test for new Kenya coach Eldine Baptiste, the former West Indies allrounder, who took charge three weeks ago.
Zimbabwe, who are fielding their 'A' team led by former Test captain Tatenda Taibu in the Intercontinental Cup, have a 25-point lead over Kenya in the ODI rankings.
Here is the 15 player squad: (http://www.cricinfo.com/zimvkenya2009/c ... 27980.html)
1. Maurice Ouma
captain/keeper
2. Jimmy Kamande
vice-captain
3. Ragheb Aga
4. Alfred Luseno
5. Alex Obanda
6. Collins Obuya
7. David Obuya
8. Nehemiah Odhiambo
9. Thomas Odoyo
10. Peter Ongondo
11. Lameck Onyango
12. Elijah Otieno
13. Rakep Patel
14. Steve Tikolo
15. Hiren Varaiya