Former Indian pacer Dodda Ganesh appointed as Kenya’s new head coach

Former Indian pacer Dodda Ganesh has been appointed as the head coach of the Kenya cricket team. He has signed a one-year contract and will lead the team in their quest to return to the ODI World Cup.

Ganesh’s Mission

  • Goal: Ganesh aims to guide Kenya back to the World Cup, a stage where they last competed in 2011. His vision is to replicate the success Kenya enjoyed in the 1990s and early 2000s.
  • Motivation: “I watched Kenya play in the World Cup in 1996, 1999, 2003, and 2011. I’m not sure what happened in between, but now my work is cut out. We have to get there at any cost,” Ganesh stated after his appointment.

Background

  • Contract: Dodda Ganesh has been given a one-year contract as Kenya’s head coach.
  • Previous Success: Kenya’s notable performance came in the 2003 World Cup when they reached the semi-finals before losing to India.

Upcoming Challenges

  • ICC Division 2 Challenge League: Kenya’s journey to reclaiming their World Cup status will begin with the ICC Division 2 Challenge League in September.

Ganesh’s appointment is seen as a significant step towards revitalizing Kenyan cricket and returning the team to its former glory on the global stage.