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This will mark the Academy’s first overseas tour, and the team will have a chance to be exposed to the international stage.
Soroti Cricket Academy has announced a team of 14 U17 girls for an invitational series of matches against the U17 Rwanda team. The matches are slated for January 15-19 in Kigali, Rwanda.
This will mark the Academy’s first overseas tour, and the team will have a chance to be exposed to the international stage.
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This will allow them to experience different cultures and traditions, provide a platform for players to network and build connections, build mental toughness and expose them to the standards and demands of professional cricket.
The team have been in residential camp since January 3 at St. Marys Girls School in Madera, Soroti City, preparing for the exciting opportunity with dedicated training sessions focusing on all aspects of the game.
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That was about a month since Uganda qualified for their first ever T20 World Cup slated for the United States and West Indies between June and July next year.
"We extend our gratitude to Uganda Cricket Association for the support and guidance towards the tour as well as Rwanda Cricket Association for extending the invitation and providing the platform for this exciting series," Sororti Cricket Academy said in a statement.
About Soroti Cricket Academy
Soroti Cricket Academy is one of the leading cricket academies in Uganda. It started in 2014 in Soroti, Uganda and empowers young people to excel through the game of cricket.
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This is the latest leap by the Cricket Cranes, who also made it to the T20 World Cup, weeks back.
The academy works with 15 Primary Schools and eight secondary schools within Soroti and has three clubs participating in the national league.
Over the years, 23 girls have represented Uganda at the senior and U19 levels, with nine in the squad that enabled Uganda to qualify for the Global Qualifiers scheduled for April 2024.
Travelling Squad
1. Jimia Mohammad Abdallah (Olila High School)- skipper and Wicket Keeper Bat
2. Timong Patricia (Light SS) - Batting All-rounder
3. Apolot Patricia (Light SS) - Leg Spinner
4. Asumin Akurut (Olila High School) - Captain Batter
5. Amayo Martha (Olila High School) - Pace Bowler
6. Arugo Joyce Mary (Olila High School) - Batter
7. Tino Sarah (Light SS) -Batter
8. Apio Blessing (Joy Kim P.S) -Off Spinner
9. Icumar Josephine (Nakatunya P.S) - Leg spinner
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10. Agwang Patricia (Olila H.S) - Opening Bowler
11. Ariago Mitchell (Light SS) - Off Spinner
12. Atim Sarah (Olila H.S) -Spinner
13. Akiteng Rehema (Light SS) - All Rounder
14. Nyanmer Devine (Goshen P.S) - Off Spinner.
Reserves
15. Acen Patricia (Olila H.S) Pace Bowler
16. Iro Judith (Light SS) - All Rounder
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