[Tehsin]

Kenya fought well (by BD and Ken) standards against the South Africans. Should rather say TIKOLO fought alone against all odds proving once again that HE IS the best player outside of Test Cricket. His 69 accounted for almost half the teams runs and saved them from a bigger defeat.

The following is from Daily star on the big teams taking some time off while the minnows being hungry for more action:

While players of elite squads may have welcomed some respite from their busy international schedule, long breaks from topflight cricket are annoying upcoming sides like Kenya.

The Kenyan board has cancelled a proposed trip to India to play state sides, complaining that the Indian board has not confirmed the itinerary despite many reminders.

The African side, enjoying only one-day international status but rated higher than newest Test entrants Bangladesh, are desperate to boost their World Cup build-up.

"Sides like ours are suffering. Any tour coming up is good for Kenyan cricket," said coach Sandeep Patil.


"We have been given school homework, then asked to appear for University exams," said Patil, referring to ICC support to training at home without constant tournament play.

Dutch captain Roland Lefebvre faces a different dilemma, full-time jobs making constant play impossible for his players.

"The Kenyans, Bangladeshis, they are professionals," he said. "We are only amateurs."