In an exciting development for Kenyan cricket, Pushkar Sharma has been selected to represent the nation in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League for the 2024-2026 cycle. This prestigious tournament, scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 5, 2024, will be hosted at Nairobi Gymkhana and Ruaraka Sports Club.
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League is a vital component of the qualification pathway for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. The league will feature six competing nations—Kenya, Denmark, Kuwait, Papua New Guinea, Jersey, and Qatar—engaging in a round-robin format to vie for a coveted spot in the 2027 World Cup.
Pushkar Sharma, who has been in exceptional form domestically, earned his spot in the squad following a standout performance in the NPCA Super Division 2024. Sharma has amassed 385 runs in just nine matches, highlighted by a century and two half-centuries. His consistent performances have made a compelling case for his inclusion in the national team.
The full squad announced for the tournament includes:
- Shem Ngoche (captain)
- Rakep Patel
- Pushkar Sharma
- Rushab Patel
- Francis Mutua
- Gerard Muthui
- Sachin
- Neil Mugabe
- Vraj Patel
- Lucas Oluoch
- Dhiren Gondaria
- Peter Koech
- Sachin Bhudia
- Irfan Karim
बिहार की दूसरी पारी में बिहार को 247 रन का लक्ष्य मिला जिसे टीम ने 27.4 ओवर में तेजी से हासिल कर लिया। बल्लेबाजों ने रनगति बनाए रखी और साझेदारियों ने टीम की जीत को मजबूत आधार दिया। मंगल महरौर और कप्तान एस गनी की ओपनिंग साझेदारी प्रभावी रही। दोनों ने पहले विकेट के लिए 128 रन जोड़े। आयुष लोहारुका ने अंत तक तेज खेलते हुए 33 गेंदों पर नाबाद 54 रन बनाए। विकेटकीपर बिपिन सौरभ ने 22 गेंदों पर 47 रन बनाकर टीम की स्थिति मजबूत कर दी।
