New Vision (Kampala)

Uganda: English Cricketers to Aid Handicapped Team

By Norman Katende, 8 November 2009

Kampala — PHYSICALLY handicapped cricketers will get equipment after a training session with the Ealing Cricket Club from United Kingdom today.

The training, to take place at Lugogo in the morning, will be followed up by another session with the national women's team in the afternoon.

Uganda Cricket Association official Davis Turinawe, said that Ealing club, making a trip to Kampala, is on a mission to help in developoment of the game in the country.

Ealing club's visit will last 10 days.

"They will be working with various groups including the physically handicapped and the women's team," Turinawe yesterday explained.

The 16-man contingent is led by Peter Wellings, founder of a renown coaching excellence academy in England, includes experienced cricketers like all-rounder Chris Peploe.

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