NEW DELHI: Ugandan off-spinner Frank Nsubuga is poised to etch his title in cricketing historical past because the oldest participant to grace the T20 World Cup stage, at a outstanding 43 years of age.
The Uganda Cricket Affiliation made headlines on Monday by unveiling their 15-member squad for the celebrated event, marking Uganda’s debut in the primary spherical of the competitors. Brian Masaba assumes the management mantle for the squad, with Riazat Ali Shah appointed as his deputy.
Uganda’s journey to the T20 World Cup has been a story of perseverance and triumph, culminating of their commendable second-place end within the Africa Qualifiers Regional Last, securing their rightful place amongst cricketing elites on the worldwide stage.
Their marketing campaign kicks off on June three in Guyana, the place they’ll lock horns with Afghanistan in a Group C encounter. Becoming a member of them on this group are formidable opponents like New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the host nation, West Indies.
This daunting problem presents a chance for Uganda to showcase their expertise and make a mark within the cricketing fraternity, embodying the spirit of resilience and willpower that defines their journey to the T20 World Cup.
Uganda squad: Brian Masaba (c), Riazat Ali Shah (vc), Kenneth Waiswa, Dinesh Nakrani, Frank Nsubuga, Ronak Patel, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Bilal Hassun, Fred Achelam, Robinson Obuya, Simon Ssesazi, Henry Ssenyondo, Alpesh Ramjani and Juma Miyaji.
Reserve gamers: Ronald Lutaaya and Harmless Mwebaze.
(With PTI inputs)
The Uganda Cricket Affiliation made headlines on Monday by unveiling their 15-member squad for the celebrated event, marking Uganda’s debut in the primary spherical of the competitors. Brian Masaba assumes the management mantle for the squad, with Riazat Ali Shah appointed as his deputy.
Uganda’s journey to the T20 World Cup has been a story of perseverance and triumph, culminating of their commendable second-place end within the Africa Qualifiers Regional Last, securing their rightful place amongst cricketing elites on the worldwide stage.
Their marketing campaign kicks off on June three in Guyana, the place they’ll lock horns with Afghanistan in a Group C encounter. Becoming a member of them on this group are formidable opponents like New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the host nation, West Indies.
This daunting problem presents a chance for Uganda to showcase their expertise and make a mark within the cricketing fraternity, embodying the spirit of resilience and willpower that defines their journey to the T20 World Cup.
Uganda squad: Brian Masaba (c), Riazat Ali Shah (vc), Kenneth Waiswa, Dinesh Nakrani, Frank Nsubuga, Ronak Patel, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Bilal Hassun, Fred Achelam, Robinson Obuya, Simon Ssesazi, Henry Ssenyondo, Alpesh Ramjani and Juma Miyaji.
Reserve gamers: Ronald Lutaaya and Harmless Mwebaze.
(With PTI inputs)
