Bangladesh in Kenya 2006

Kenya recall Ouma for Bangladesh clash

AFP

August 11, 2006

Kenya have recalled the opening batsman, Morris Ouma, for the one-day international series against Bangladesh that gets underway on Saturday.

Ouma, who is also a reserve wicketkeeper, replaces Timothy Mwange, one of two youngsters who had been expected to make their international debut in Canada. However, neither featured in the Intercontinental Cup, nor the two one-day matches Kenya played in Toronto.

The change is part of head coach Roger Harper's desire to improve the run-rate from his top order, which has disappointedly failed to deliver in the last four international competitions.

Kennedy Otieno Obuya, the struggling veteran opener and wicketkeeper, has retained his place despite heavy criticism for his poor batting during the disastrous tour of Bangladesh, where Kenya suffered a 4-0 series defeat earlier this year.

Harper said Kenya, which has won six of the 11 matches they have played with Test-playing Bangladesh since 1997, would be looking to avenge the defeat.

"This is a new series and both teams start from scratch," said Harper. "In Bangladesh they had the advantage of home conditions. We expect to be able to perform a lot better in home conditions and we're looking forward to being very competitive and really trying to turn the tables on the Bangladeshis this time."

© AFP

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Players/Umpires

Maurice Ouma

Teams

Bangladesh

Kenya