U-19 boys perform dismally in Cricket World Cup qualifiers
Dumisani Ncube | Wednesday July 12, 2017 15:49
Statistics from the different matches played during the qualifiers reflect that the team had a weak batting and fielding system, which resulted in the side being the biggest loser in the qualifiers. Kenya was the best team and qualified for the Under-19 World Cup to be held in New Zealand next year.
“Well, these are not pleasing results and we were not expecting such a performance from the team. Now they have experienced how the qualifiers are like and hopefully they will improve,” Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) fixtures and publicity secretary, Sumod Damodar said.
With the team’s coach, Joseph Angara staying behind in his home country, Kenya, after the qualifiers it raised speculation that he has been sacked due to the dismal performance. However, Damodar said Angara is still the coach. “The coach can only do so much. We did not part ways with him. He stayed behind in Kenya because he took a few days off. He will be coming back this week and we will continue working with him.
Meanwhile, Damodar was recently elected into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executives Committee (CEC). The CEC is the link between the Development Committee and Cricket Committee and the ICC Board. This is the first time that Botswana has contested for any position in the ICC. He will be in office for the next two years.
All the results:
First match
Uganda 330/5 in 50 overs
Botswana 147 all out in 49.5 overs
Uganda won by 183 runs
Second match
Botswana 139 runs all out in 44 overs
Kenya 140/3 in 28.2 overs
Kenya won by 7 wickets
Third match
Botswana 113 all out in 36.1 overs
Ghana 115/4 in 25.4 overs
Ghana won by 6 wickets
Fourth match
Uganda 330/7 in 50 overs
Botswana 83/25.3 overs
Uganda won by 247 runs
Fifth match
Kenya 281/8 in 50 overs
Botswana 83 all out in 27.3 overs
Kenya won by 198 runs
Sixth match
Botswana 165 all out in 48.2 overs
Ghana 167/8 in 45.5 overs
Ghana won by 2 wickets