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Here’s how to score hundreds, in cricket and in life

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Geofrey Anene

By  Geoffrey Anene

Contributor

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Sukhdeep “Sonu” Singh, 22, is pursuing a Bachelor in commerce degree at Strathmore University
  • Sukhdeep was part of the Kenya Under-19 team that won the age group Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, Africa region, in 2017
  • He captained the U19 national team in the Cricket World Cup Qualifiers Africa in Namibia in 2019
  • Sukhdeep won the Best Sports Personality of the Year 2019 in the Asian Tawa Awards 

Sukhdeep Singh, 22,  is one of the best wicketkeeper-batsmen in Kenya right now.  He believes that with the right structures and players’ welfare prioritised, Kenyan cricket can reclaim its lost glory. 
 
How did you pick up cricket?
I was engaged in various sports activities in primary school before taking up cricket when I was eight years old. I used to play with my siblings and slowly, my interest in the sport grew. We used to visit the Sikh Union Club Nairobi with family and just spend the weekend playing cricket. I am so glad I found something that makes me so happy.

Where did you get the inspiration to play this game?
As a child, I used to watch cricket matches and slowly, I became interested in learning more about it. 

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