A 12 months in the past, Sarah Walaza took day off the sport to have her youngster, and a 12 months later, she has labored herself again to full health and will likely be a part of the Victoria Pearls staff to Namibia for the Capricorn Series.
Walaza had established herself within the facet as a bowling all-rounder, however when a chance to begin a household got here, she was supported by Cricket Uganda to have her youngster. She returned to coaching with the facet in April, and clearly, the brand new bundle of pleasure by no means slowed her down however gave her a brand new motive to maintain taking part in.
Walaza makes the squad of 14 for the collection that can characteristic hosts Namibia, Hong Kong and East Africans, Tanzania.
Her management within the center overs with the ball will likely be important, and her agility within the subject will even add worth to the facet. Walaza’s inclusion within the facet signifies that Kevin Amuge, who had loved a superb run, needed to miss out on the ultimate choice.
The core of the facet stays the identical, with Janet Mbabazi as Captain, and he or she will likely be deputised by Rita Musamali.
The engine room of Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Esther Iluko, and Proscovia Alako makes the reduce, and amongst them, the staff will likely be relying on them for runs.
The children Malisa Ariokot, Irene Mutonyi and Jimia Abdallah get a nod with an eye fixed on the upcoming U-19 World Cup Qualifiers in thoughts. The expertise for them at this stage will likely be useful for them with the all-important qualifiers arising in August in Tanzania.
Phiona Kulume had fallen out of favour, however those that bought in forward of her by no means took their alternatives with each palms, which suggests after some dedicated performances, she is again within the facet for the collection.
Kevin Awino misses out after a future within the facet, which signifies that Esther Iloku and Jimia Abdallah will preserve wickets in the course of the collection. A courageous determination from the coaches to depart out Awino, who’s a greater keeper than each, however the different two edge her out with the bat.
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Consy Aweko and Sarah Akiteng could have the duty of the gradual bowling choices, with the backup from Immaculate Nakisuyi and Stephanie Nampiina if required.
It is an enormous collection for the Victoria Pearls within the context of their calendar this 12 months; they haven’t had a number of engagements internationally, and it is a probability for them to attain some factors in opposition to a few of the heavyweights within the girls’s recreation.
Uganda will pitch up in Windhoek with a fame to guard due to being the highest-ranked staff within the collection, however importantly, they need to rating some factors of their very own with wins.
Victoria Pearls Full Squad:
Janet Mbabazi (C), Rita Musamali (VC), Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Consy Aweko, Sarah Akiteng, Proscovia Alako, Esther Iloku, Jimia Abdallah, Irene Mutonyi, Phiona Kulume, Malisa Ariokot, Sarah Walaza.
