Cricket hits big 3
FRANCIS Kazinduki has hailed his executive for putting in place a sustainable five-year development plan (2001-2006) that enabled Uganda scoop three of the inaugural ICC Global awards.
By Ronnie Kintu
FRANCIS Kazinduki has hailed his executive for putting in place a sustainable five-year development plan (2001-2006) that enabled Uganda scoop three of the inaugural ICC Global awards.
Uganda scooped the Best Run Cricket Board and Best Overall Cricket Development programme in Africa.
Former chairman and ardent supporter of the game Abbey Lutaya also scooped the Life Time Service Award for 2002.
Kazinduki, the outgoing cricket boss, said continued sponsorship and effective administration accounted for Uganda’s excellent performance on the continent.
The Uganda Cricket Association employs two full-time administrators whose impact on the growth, development and smooth running of the game has been vast.
Administrative officer Arthur Nuwagaba and National development officer William Kamanyi have since 2001 also helped spread the game to all regions.
“Teamwork, transparency, accountability and dedication could not have led to something less than what ICC awarded us. My team had well established set objectives, and we knew how to achieve results,†Kazinduki said yesterday.
MTN, Coca Cola, Nile Breweries and Stanbic Bank are among many sponsors who have contributed towards cricket.
He also hailed the media for the role in making the public aware of the developments.
“We were always up-to-date with all ICC requirements,†former secretary Justine Ligyalingi said.
Uganda’s administration grant from ICC is expected to increase this year from $40,000 to $50,000.
The annual awards are targeted at providing greater incentive and encouragement to cricketing countries to improve development initiatives.
The new UCA is headed by Latimer Mukasa.
FRANCIS Kazinduki has hailed his executive for putting in place a sustainable five-year development plan (2001-2006) that enabled Uganda scoop three of the inaugural ICC Global awards.
Uganda scooped the Best Run Cricket Board and Best Overall Cricket Development programme in Africa.
Former chairman and ardent supporter of the game Abbey Lutaya also scooped the Life Time Service Award for 2002.
Kazinduki, the outgoing cricket boss, said continued sponsorship and effective administration accounted for Uganda’s excellent performance on the continent.
The Uganda Cricket Association employs two full-time administrators whose impact on the growth, development and smooth running of the game has been vast.
Administrative officer Arthur Nuwagaba and National development officer William Kamanyi have since 2001 also helped spread the game to all regions.
“Teamwork, transparency, accountability and dedication could not have led to something less than what ICC awarded us. My team had well established set objectives, and we knew how to achieve results,†Kazinduki said yesterday.
MTN, Coca Cola, Nile Breweries and Stanbic Bank are among many sponsors who have contributed towards cricket.
He also hailed the media for the role in making the public aware of the developments.
“We were always up-to-date with all ICC requirements,†former secretary Justine Ligyalingi said.
Uganda’s administration grant from ICC is expected to increase this year from $40,000 to $50,000.
The annual awards are targeted at providing greater incentive and encouragement to cricketing countries to improve development initiatives.
The new UCA is headed by Latimer Mukasa.