Nairobi: Rising Kenyan cricketer Pushkar Sharma has been selected in the Kenya national team for the upcoming Pearl of Africa T20 International Tournament, set to take place in Uganda from July 17 to 25, 2025. The tournament will feature five teams: Kenya, Uganda, Namibia (A team), UAE, and Nigeria.
Pushkar earned his place in the squad through consistent performances in domestic cricket and is expected to play a crucial role as an all-rounder for Kenya.
Pushkar Sharma Expresses His Gratitude
After his selection, Pushkar shared his thoughts,”This is a great opportunity for me to showcase my talent at the international level. We have a balanced and competitive team this time. I sincerely thank God for his blessings, which have helped me progress in my journey. I’m also grateful to *IndiaFirst Life Insurance* for their support and sponsorship—it means a lot to me.”
Kenya Squad for Pearl of Africa T20I:
1. Dhiren Gondaria (Captain)
2. Pushkar Sharma
3. Rakep Patel
4. Vraj Patel
5. Sukhdeep Singh (Wicketkeeper)
6. Tanzeel Shaikh
7. Lucas Oluoch
8. Jasraj Kundi
9. Shem Ngoche
10. Vishil Patel
11. Peter Koech
12. Gerard Mwendwa
13. Francis Mutua
14. Sachin
The team, led by captain Dhiren Gondaria, is a strong mix of youth and experience. Kenyan cricket fans are hopeful for a solid performance from the side as they gear up to compete against tough international opponents in Uganda.
फाइनल मुकाबले के बाद आयोजित पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह में बतौर अतिथि बिहार प्लेयर्स एसोसिएशन के अध्यक्ष श्री मृत्युंजय तिवारी, हरिशंकर रवि (एनएसडी स्नातक एवं नेशनल अवार्डी), छोटे लाल सिंह (सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता), विनोद कुमार सिंह (समाजसेवी), सुनील कुमार (समाजसेवी) और राकेश कुमार चंद्रवंशी (समाजसेवी) खिलाड़ियों को पुरस्कृत किया। कार्यक्रम का संचालन राष्ट्रीय उद्घोषक मृत्युंजय झा ने किया जबकि स्कोरिंग की जिम्मेदारी हिमांशु ने निभाई। अंपायर राजेश रंजन और बैजनाथ प्रसाद थे। सबों का स्वागत और धन्यवाद व्यक्त आयोजक संस्था के संस्थापक सचिव संतोष तिवारी ने किया।
