By Oscar Pilipili
International Cricket Council ( ICC) has confirmed new dates for the fourth round fixtures of Intercontinental Cup and Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Championship matches between Kenya and Namibia.
The matches were originally scheduled for June but due to security concerns and particularly in Nairobi.
The matches will now all take place at Mombasa Sports Club Ground, Mombasa between September and October.
According to statement from Cricket Kenya (CK), the Intercontinental Cup will be played on September 27-30.
The tournament will then pave way for the first 50-overs Pepsi WCL Championships match slatted for October 2.
The second round of Pepsi WCL between Kenya and Namibia is scheduled for October four at the same venue.
The ICC Intercontinental Cup has quickly grown in stature and profile since its inception seven years ago.
prize money
The ICC’s premier first-class tournament is an integral part of the Associate Members’ cricket schedule.
There will be a total of US$254,000 in prize money for the Associate and Affiliate teams taking part in the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2011-13.
Winners pocket US$100,000 and US$40,000 is reserved for the runners-up.
