Former Kenya cricket captain Obuya retires

Kenyan cricket allrounder and former captain Collins Obuya announced his retirement on Saturday, he notably led his country to an historic semifinal spot at the 2003 World Cup.

Obuya's final match was a 106-run defeat to Uganda in the third-place play-off at the African Games, where the Kenyan opener was clean bowled for a duck by Cosmas Kyewuta.

"I have decided to retire from the game after 23 years. It's been a big honour playing for Kenya," said Obuya, 42, who scored 184 runs in the competition in Ghana.

"I just want to thank everyone, my team mates and my family for being there for me in hard times and in good times. I am proud of myself and happy to have played that long and I do not regret it anyway. .. Collins Obuya 🇰🇪 (Retired) at @Accra2023AG#Accra2023 🇬🇭#CricketFever 🏏 pic.twitter.com/oaYRQ9wULQ

— Ghana Cricket Association (@CricketGhana) March 23, 2024

He is best remembered for his 13 wickets, and a career best 5 for 24 in a 53-run against Sri Lanka, in the 2003 World Cup where he led Kenya to the semifinals for the first time.

His exploits led him to be signed by English county side Warwickshire on a one-year contract and become the first Kenyan international cricketer to play for a county team.

During his career, Obuya – who relinquished the Kenya captaincy in 2013 – scored 2 044 runs in 104 one-day international matches and took 35 wickets.

Kenya's last player from their golden generation, COLLINS OBUYA has announced his retirement from International cricket.

He made his ODI debut in 2001 against West Indies.
His Int career lasted 23 years (2001-2024)

He featured in 3 ODI and 1 T20 World Cups.#ThankYouObuya pic.twitter.com/CmJfWsKGSM

— Sulay 🏏 (@Sulay177) March 23, 2024