The Uganda A workforce is already in Rwanda for the upcoming Quadrangular T20 Sequence, slated to run from November 21 to 29, 2024.
This sequence, that includes Uganda A, Rwanda A, Zimbabwe E, and the hosts’ second facet, Rwanda XI, will function a significant platform for Uganda’s rising cricketers to realize aggressive worldwide expertise.
The competitors kicks off on November 21, with Uganda A dealing with Rwanda XI of their opening match, adopted by a conflict in opposition to Zimbabwe E on November 22.
The round-robin format ensures every workforce performs each other twice, with the sequence culminating within the remaining and a third-place playoff on November 29.
At helm of Uganda A is head coach Davis Turinawe, who brings a wealth of expertise, additionally serving because the Growth Supervisor for Uganda Cricket Affiliation.
The workforce will likely be led by Roger Mukasa Galiwango as captain, aiming to steer his facet to victory.
Among the many squad, opening batsman Simon Ssesazi is about for a comeback. After latest struggles with the bat, this sequence gives a chance for him to regain kind and safe his place within the workforce.
In the meantime, spinner Joseph Baguma and his shut buddy Pascal Murungi—each desperate to show themselves after Pascal having restricted playtime through the Cricket League (CLB)
Quick bowler Ivan Baidu, who made an affect through the Bahrain sequence, is anticipated to steer the tempo division.
The squad additionally contains promising skills like Sirage Nsubuga, who debuted for the Cricket Cranes final yr through the continental cup in Nairobi, alongside Cyrus Kakuru, Jonathan Sebanjya, and Ronald Lutaaya who’ve all as properly featured for the Cricket Cranes.
Notably, the squad options a number of gamers who represented Uganda on the ICC Underneath-19 Males’s Cricket World Cup 2023 qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, together with Musa Majid Ramathan, the match’s Uganda’s opening bowler, and Anas Baig, who held a vital spot within the high order of the Underneath-19.
All-rounder Christopher Kidega, who missed the qualifiers as a consequence of a again damage, makes his return in nationwide workforce colours.
Nonetheless, Gerald Olipa and Mathew Musinguzi, different promising kids from that under-19 cohort, missed out being obtainable for choice on this sequence as he’s at present sitting for exams.
Including additional expertise to the squad are Calvin Watuwa and Steven Wabwose, who performed for Uganda Underneath-19 from 2015 to 2017.
Watuwa, contemporary off a stint within the Zimbabwe league, is seeking to construct on his latest resurgence in kind.
With a mix of skilled gamers and rising stars, Uganda A is about to make a powerful affect within the Quadrangular T20 Sequence in Rwanda, aiming for silverware and beneficial expertise for the way forward for Ugandan cricket.
The match is a key alternative for younger gamers to develop and put together for greater challenges forward.
UCA Selector and Group Supervisor Richard Okia careworn
“This sequence helps our mission to construct a high-performance tradition and strengthen pathways from grassroots to the senior workforce.
It provides gamers essential publicity to worldwide competitors and helps us determine future stars.”
Coach Davis Turinawe added
“The sequence gives a platform to nurture younger expertise whereas permitting seasoned gamers to refine their expertise.
Competing in opposition to groups like Zimbabwe Rising and Rwanda’s finest will elevate our gamers and put together them for senior worldwide cricket.”
A livestream will likely be provided for this match to guarantee that followers from all around the world can observe these video games
FULL SQUADS
Uganda A
Roger Mukasa, Simon Ssesazi, Anas Baig, Ronald Lutaaya, Cyrus Kakuru, Pascal Murungi, Calvin Watuwa, Joseph Baguma, Jonathan Ssebanja, Steven Wabwose, Siraj Nsubuga, Ivan Baidu, Christopher Kidega, Musa Majid
Zimbabwe E
Newman Nyamhuri, Tashinga Makoni, Ryan Kamwemba, Panashe Taruvinga, Lennox Chando, Wishnanzy Chapfombo, Simbarashe Mudzengereri, Tatenda Chimugoro, Samuel Muyambo, Shelton Mazvitorera, Ivainesu Senzere, Ryan Simbi, Anesu Kamuriwo, Takudzwa Nyamugure, Victor Chirwa
Rwanda A
David Uwimana, Aime Mucyodusenge, Bosco Tuyizere, Eric Niyomugaba, Jean Pierre Rukundo, Kevin Irakoze, Eric Kubwimana, Jean Michel Iradukunda, Theophile Ndayishimiye, Chancelier Nzabarinda, Christian Benihirwe, Confiance Rukundo, Jasper Nziza, Chris Namuhoranye, Theoneste Hakuziyaremye
Rwanda XI
Oscar Manishimwe, Didier Ndikubwimana, Isaie Niyomugabo, Orchide Tuyisenge, Daniel Gumyusenge, Clinton Rubagumya, Emile Rukiriza, Nadir Muhammad, Martin Akayesu, Zappy Bimenimana, Ignace Ntirenganya, Rindiro Romeo Blaise, Francois Zirahangaje, Israel Mugisha, Cyusa Yves
