Nairobi Province Cricket Association,NPCA has confirmed the 2024 Transfers Register as the 50-Overs League enters its second weekend.
Achie remarked that the blend of local and foreign professionals will add the much-needed zest to the season.
Several teams have beefed up their squads in preparation for action proper which starts on Sunday’s Week 2 schedule.
“The ongoing 50 Overs League will definitely add immense zest and gusto to the season for the players and fans alike It’s still early days but from the look of things, a sense of youthful exuberance is palpable.,” Achie noted.
Achie said that the overseas players have been enlisted in both the Super Division and Division One “serving up great moments ahead for fans”.
“Standards have been set and only the sky’s the limit, ” Achie quipped.
The indefatigable overseas pros will no doubt be looking to complete formidable batting and bowling orders for their respective teams, a facet of play that will no doubt treat fans to some exhilarating displays, by and large.
Former champions Kanbis have acquired the services of Indian professional player Maxwel Swaminathan from Ruaraka alongside Shreyas Shrikant Gurav and Aezaz Abbas Kothariya.
Nairobi Gymkhana Super League A team has confirmed Bharat Chunilal Purohit and
Rohan Prakash Tambe into their 2024 50 Overs lineup.
Sir Ali (SAMC) have acquired the services of four Pros, to add to their local signings and look formidable with the return of Skipper Gurdip Singh, fondly known as “Sunny” SAMC are set to make a return to top flight Cricket with a Bang.
Forest Road based Sikh Union will also not be a push-over, with the signing of 4 pros and look forward to an entertaining 2024 season.
Meanwhile Nairobi Provinvial Cricket Association (NPCA) has condoled with its Secretary Narendra Patel (NK) following the passing of father Kantilal Bhimji Vekaria.
NPCA said on Saturday it was saddened by the passing of Vekaria who died in Nairobi on Friday.
“We as NPCA offer our deepest condolences and join in mourning the loss of NK”s father Kantilal Vekaria. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel.
We extend our condolences to NK’s family and friends, as well as everyone in the NPCA ecosystem, ” Achie Khan, NPCA Assistant Secretary in charge of Public Relations said.
Vekaria, fondly referred to as Baladia , has peacefully become united with Swaminararayanbapa Swamibapa following his demise. He was husband to Vilasben Kantilal , a grandfather and great grandfather.
Here’s the full list of overseas players in the NPCA 50-Over League-
1 Kanbis Sports Club A : Maxwell Swaminathan
2 Kanbis Sports Club A – Shreyas Shrikant Gurav
3 Kanbis Sports Club A Aezaz abbas Kothariya
4 Nairobi Gymkhana A -Bharat Chunilal Purohit
5 Nairobi Gymkhana A- Rohan Prakash Tambe
6 Ruaraka Sports Club-A Team: Viraj Deepak Jadhav
7 Ruaraka Sports Club A -Gautam Bharat Vaghela
8 Ruaraka Sports Club A: -Pradad Mukund Abhayankar
9 Ruaraka Sports Club B – Ajinkya Beloshe
10 Ruaraka Sports Club B -: Shubham Ashwin Chhag
11 SCLPS YL A: -Kishan Varsani
12 SCLPS YL A -AHiren Kerai
13 Sikh Union Club Nairobi A – Ali Shahid Butt
14 Sikh Union Club Nairobi Super League A Team Ali Raza
15 Sikh Union Club Nairobi A – Shoaib Akram
16 Sikh Union Club Nairobi B -Abrar Ul Haq
17 Sir Ali Muslim Club A – Kashif Anwar Shabir Ahmad
18 Sir Ali Muslim Club A- : Onkar Jhadav
19 Sir Ali Muslim Club -A PARIDA DEVENDRANATH NIDHISHYAM
20 Sir Ali Muslim Club A HRUSHIKESH SHALIGRAM PAWAR
21 Stray Lions Cricket Club A -Shubham Jadhav
22 Swamibapa Sports Club A DHWANIL R PATEL
- Swamibapa Sports Club A-Yash Rajesh Chavan
24 Swamibapa Sports ClubA –Sachin Gill
