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I am getting better with age, says Odoyo after Kenya win
Thomas Odoyo, who won the man of the match award by steering Kenya to a 81-runs victory over UAE in the Intercontinental Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, feels that he is improving with age.
- By K.R. Nayar, Staff Reporter
- Published: 17:41 February 10, 2008
Sharjah: Thomas Odoyo, who won the man of the match award by steering Kenya to a 81-runs victory over UAE in the Intercontinental Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, feels that he is improving with age.
Odoyo displayed his allround skills through an elegant 137 studded with nine boundaries and four sixes. He also provided vital breakthrough with his accurate medium pace.
"I have been playing for Kenya for the last 13 years and I am able to perform at my best. I am looking forward to play in the 2011 World Cup," remarked Odoyo to Gulf News, who won the nickname Black Botham for his allround performance in the 1996 World Cup.
"Recently, I scored back to back centuries against Canada in the Intercontinental Cup. I consider it as my best knocks," said 29-year-old Odoyo, who is the only Kenyan player to have scored over 1,000 runs and taken 100 wickets.
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