Kenyan spinner signs for Warwickshire
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Your support makes all the difference.Collins Obuya, the Kenyan leg-spinner, has signed as one of Warwickshire's overseas players. The 21-year-old is likely to play his first game against Cardiff University on 14 May and will be available throughout the season, subject to international duty.
The Nairobi-born player burst on to the international scene during Kenya's successful World Cup campaign when they reached the Super Six stage. He took 13 wickets at an average of 28.76 in his nine games during the tournament, including five for 24 against Sri Lanka in Nairobi.
"The players are very excited about Collins' introduction to the squad," the Warwickshire captain Michael Powell, said. "He was impressive in the World Cup and is proving to be an exciting prospect. His bowling should add an extra dimension to our attack and we have also been struck by his athleticism in the field."
The second round of County Championship matches begins today with Phil DeFreitas leading a new-look Leicestershire side against Kent at Canterbury. Paul Nixon will keep wicket on his return to the county, and Jeremy Snape, David Masters and Rupesh Amin are set to feature after joining from Gloucestershire, Kent and Surrey respectively.
At Old Trafford Lancashire welcome back Peter Martin against Nottinghamshire after a family bereavement kept him out of their draw with Surrey.
Martin is expected to return at the expense of Kyle Hogg, while Andrew Flintoff will feature after receiving permission to play by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
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