The Kenya national cricket team is one of Africa’s most historic Associate cricket nations, famously reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2003. Governed by Cricket Kenya, the team continues its journey to regain past prominence on the international stage.
Led by wicketkeeper-batter Irfan Karim, Kenya’s current squad blends experience with emerging talent. Senior players like Collins Obuya and Rakep Patel provide leadership and stability, while young batters such as Sachin Gill and Sheikh Jamal represent the future of Kenyan cricket.
The bowling attack features left-arm pacer Lucas Oluoch and leg-spinner Shehroz Nawaz, supported by seam-bowling all-rounders like Nelson Odhiambo. With ongoing domestic development and participation in ICC competitions, Kenya aims to re-establish itself among the top Associate cricket teams.
🇰🇪 Kenya National Cricket Team – Full Squad List
✅ A) Short Individual Player Descriptions
Batsmen
Irfan Karim (Captain) – Experienced top-order batter and leader, known for composure in limited-overs cricket.
Rakep Patel – Aggressive middle-order batter with international experience.
Sachin Gill – Technically solid batter offering stability at the top.
Sheikh Jamal – Promising batter developing consistency at international level.
Pushkar Sharma – Young batter with domestic circuit exposure.
Wicketkeepers
Irfan Karim – First-choice wicketkeeper-batter and captain.
Kenneth Wachira – Backup wicketkeeper with quick glove work.
All-Rounders
Collins Obuya – Veteran all-rounder and former captain, known for leg-spin and finishing ability.
Nelson Odhiambo – Seam-bowling all-rounder contributing lower-order runs.
Vraj Patel – Batting all-rounder with part-time spin.
Fast Bowlers
Lucas Oluoch – Left-arm fast bowler with early swing.
Peter Ongondo – Medium-fast bowler providing control and experience.
Shem Ngoche – Senior bowler contributing with accuracy and discipline.
Spin Bowlers
Shehroz Nawaz – Leg-spinner offering wicket-taking options.
Collins Obuya – Leg-spin all-rounder effective in middle overs.
✅ B) Kenya Cricket Team – Full Squad Table
| No. | Player Name | Role | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irfan Karim | WK-Batter | Captain, Top Order |
| 2 | Rakep Patel | Batsman | Middle Order |
| 3 | Sachin Gill | Batsman | Top Order |
| 4 | Sheikh Jamal | Batsman | Middle Order |
| 5 | Pushkar Sharma | Batsman | Young Prospect |
| 6 | Kenneth Wachira | WK-Batter | Backup Keeper |
| 7 | Collins Obuya | All-rounder | Leg-spin |
| 8 | Nelson Odhiambo | All-rounder | Seam All-rounder |
| 9 | Vraj Patel | All-rounder | Batting All-rounder |
| 10 | Lucas Oluoch | Bowler | Left-arm Fast |
| 11 | Peter Ongondo | Bowler | Medium-fast |
| 12 | Shehroz Nawaz | Bowler | Leg-spin |