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The side's head coach Emmanuel Isaneez says his charges will do everything possible to seal the top spot, primarily because of the team's preparation over the months.
The Baby Cricket Cranes will have another opportunity to qualify for another U-19 Cricket World Cup when the qualifiers get underway in Tanzania from 21st-31st July.
The side's head coach Emmanuel Isaneez says his charges will do everything possible to seal the top spot, primarily because of the team's preparation over the months.
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15:32 - 14.07.2023
CRICKET Castle Lite Series: The results in Namibia don't tell the entire story
Uganda faced Namibia six times, four in the T20i and twice in the ODI, and even though they lost all of the games, team skipper Masaba says things like young players gaining experience and exposure made the tour worthwhile.
"We are in the best shape of mind, and the association has supported the team well," Isaneez told Pulse Sports.
"And I believe we're in the best shape of mind physically, mentally and technically to give our best in Tanzania."
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CRICKET Sanjay Farm tour key in developing a competitive mindset for the Baby Cricket Cranes – Head coach Isaneez
The U-19 side, who are preparing for the upcoming world cup qualifiers, are set to have a two-week training camp at the farm where they are expected to play six 50-over games, and one T20 match against select sides organized by the Sanjay Farm.
"We hope to take it one game at a time; we know we want to win it, but we also have to respect the other teams like Namibia, which I think is a good side," he added.
A tour in May 2023 in India at the renowned Sanjay Cricket farm was vital in helping the side prepare better.
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CRICKET Castle Lite Series: Cricket Cranes hurt but will bounce back after Namibia tour shortfall
Uganda faced Namibia six times, four matches in the T20i and two in the ODI, but unfortunately lost all of them.
"The tour to India tour helped the boys get in the shape of laying the spinners; Tanzania being a region with sandy soils, you expect balls to turn so much, but we sorted that in India," Isaneez added.
Six teams, including hosts Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Namibia, Sierra Leone and Kenya, will be battling for one slot in the World Cup.
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09:48 - 11.07.2023
CRICKET How Uganda plans to leverage the Cricket World Cup trophy tour
The ICC has chosen Uganda as one of only three African countries where the ICC World Cup trophy will visit during its global trophy tour.
Uganda, who depart on Friday, hopes to reach their fourth U-19 Cricket World Cup; having appeared in the 2004, 2006 and 2022 editions, the 2024 edition will be held in Sri Lanka.
The Baby Cranes who have six players from the 2022 edition open their campaign on Sunday, 23rd July, against Namibia.
The Squad
Fahad Mutagana, Pius Oloka, Ronald Omara, Yunusi Sowobi, Musa Majid, Nyero Jonathan, Gerald Olipa, Balidawa Ali, Joseph Baguma, Brian Asaba, Conrad Lubwama, Abdul Aziz Tandia, Jaffer Ochaya, Anas Baig.
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