COUNTDOWN

KNOWN for their incredible run outs and catches, Uganda has great fielding potential. We profile four vital members of the Shell-sponsored World Cup team that leaves on Monday for India and Bangladesh.

Raymond Otim
Date Of birth: 21/10/1986
School: Kololo SSS
Club: Tornado CC
STRENGTH: Fielding. Right-hand, middle-order batsman

From a humble background, Otim has steadily developed into a splendid all-rounder and was recently named on the national senior team to play at the 2007 World Cup qualifiers. He is a fabulous fielder in covers.

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Ronald Ssemanda
Date Of birth: 15/12/1988
School: Aga Khan HS
Club: Nile CC
Strength: Fielding. First-change, medium pace right-arm bowler

At 15 years only, he is the baby of the team and possibly of the tournament. An emerging player who started playing cricket at four years at Lugogo. He made his international debut at the U-15 boys tournament in Tanzania

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Jimmy Okello
Date Of birth: 23/12/1987
School: Kololo High
Club: Castle Development XI
Strength: Fielding and opening right-arm fast bowler

Okello is an opening batsman capable of looking for quick runs and an explosive fielder who uses both hands. Made his debut at the 2001 U-15 East Africa tournament in Dar es Salaam.

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Geoffrey Luyuyo
Date Of birth: 15/08/1986
School: Busoga College Mwiri
Club: Wanderers CC
Strength: Fielding and first-change medium pace bowler.

He is product of the Mini Cricket Development Programme for pupils.