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Cricket: Close to 100 world beaters to arrive for international tourney in Nairobi

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Ninety-six international cricketers from across the globe, including six test players, will take part in a unique six-team, 14-day tournament that aims to raise funds for 200 operations across Nairobi.

The Swaminarayan Pro20 tournament will feature some of the former international, national team players, Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) league players thanks to an impressive recruitment drive that has stars from West Indies, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe and India.

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