The NPCA 2006 season is due to kick off this weekend with a slight increase in the total number of teams taking part, and an overall increase in player numbers as well. The competition split into four divisions as follows: Super, Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3.
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(Last seasons standings in brackets):
Super League sees defending Champions Kanbis Sports Club 'A' (S-1) take on Aga Khan Sports Center 'A' (S-4), Nbi Gymkhana Sports Club 'A' (S-5), Kongonis Cricket Club 'A' (S-7), Swamibapa Cricket Club 'A' (S-2), Sir Ali Muslim Club 'A' (S-6) and Nbi Jaffery Sports Club 'A' (S-3).
Kanbis would probably be the pre season favourites to retain the title, but will no doubt face a stiff challenge from both Swamibapa and Jaffery. There are some good youngsters in some of these teams, so look to see some of them make a name for themselves this season.
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Division 1, which gains an extra team this year after two teams were promoted from Division 2 but only 1 dropped, comprises Kanbis Sports Club 'B' (D1-1), Parklands Sports Club - Rhinos (D2-2), Ngara Sports Club (D1-6), Swamibapa Cricket Club 'B' (D1-3), Shree Cutchi Leva Youth League (D1-5), Kongonis Cricket Club 'B' (D1-4), Premier Club (D1-2) and Ruaraka Sports Club 'A' (D2-1).
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Division 2: Nairobi Nookers Cricket Club (D2-4), Simba Union Sports Club (D3-1), Nbi Gymkhana Sports Club 'B' (D2-3), Qutbis Sports Club 'A' (D2-7), Stray Lions Cricket Club 'A' (D2-6), Aga Khan Sports Center 'B' (D2-5), Nbi Institute (D1-7).
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Division 3: Golden XI (D3-6), Oshwal XI (New), Nbi Jaffery Sports Club 'B' (D3-4), Stray Lions 'B' (New), Parklands Sports Club - Ndovu (D3-5), Telca Cricket Club (New), Ruaraka Sports Club 'B' (New), Sir Ali Muslim Club 'B (D3-2).
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The two teams that competed last year that are not this year are Qutbis 'B' (D3-7) and Krishna XI (D3-3).
It is good to see the tournament expand by two teams overall this season. Hopefully, this is the sign of things to come and we will see even more teams joining next year.
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According to the NPCA, team entries have all been received and the Fixtures for the season are being prepared for release, with the matches expected to commence as soon as July 23rd. There have also been consultations with the Umpires Association regarding the Rules and Regulations which will govern all future cricket tournaments under the auspices of the NPCA. This is with the view of bringing the playing conditions in line with international standards as far as possible.
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According to the NPCA, team entries have all been received and the Fixtures for the season are being prepared for release, with the matches expected to commence as soon as July 23rd. There have also been consultations with the Umpires Association regarding the Rules and Regulations which will govern all future cricket tournaments under the auspices of the NPCA. This is with the view of bringing the playing conditions in line with international standards as far as possible.
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With the lines in the sand now drawn, it is now time for the competition to begin. Kenyacricket.com will of course try to bring you as many results and scorecards as possible. I am however reliant on people in Kenya for my information, so any cricketers out there in Nairobi who wish to email me with results/match reports, you are more than welcome. Here's wishing all players and officials an exciting and enjoyable season.
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