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Aasif Karim
Sun, April 21 2019
World Cup Countdown: Australia survive Aasif Karim scare
We look back at a clash in which Kenya almost upset the formidable Australia in 2003.
Thu, February 18 2016
20 years of Kenya cricket: 5 iconic moments
Kenya had played their first international match in World Cup 1996, defeating a strong West Indies outfit in the same tournament. Despite reaching the semi-final in World Cup 2003, they faded out with time.
Fri, July 31 2015
11 connections between international cricket and international tennis
Did you know that the very first laws of lawn tennis were drafted by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 1875?
Mon, December 14 2015
Aasif Karim: Cricket has no culture or anything to look forward to in Kenya
Aasif Karim's excellent spell in the 2003 World Cup against Australia almost won Kenya the match.
Wed, February 04 2015
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Minnows take positives from previous performances
Performances of Aasif Karim and Kevin O'Brein are some of the highlights.
Mon, March 14 2016
ICC World Cup 2003: Australia survive Aasif Karim scare
Aasif Karim's parsimonious spell against Australia earned him the Man of the Match award despite Kenya's defeat and Brett Lee's hat-trick.
Fri, February 21 2014
Kenyan cricket; On a free-fall since 2003
Kenyan cricket does not have a meaningful national youth programme.
Sat, August 23 2014
Aasif Karim: Kenya’s leading left-arm spinner during their ascent
Aasif Karim was born on December 15, 1963. He was a key player for Kenya in the late 1990s.
Wed, August 28 2013
Aasif Karim’s documentary released in India’s first ever sports film festival in Delhi
Those who have been fortunate to watch the best days of Kenyan cricket wouldn't quickly forget the names of Steve Tikolo, Maurice Odumbe or Thomas Odoyo for their lion-hearted performances against the best of teams.
Thu, February 17 2011
Minnows capable of World Cup heroics
Kenyan left-arm spinner Aasif Karim, who also represented his country in the Davis Cup, was 39 when he caught the eye with those 50 magical deliveries, tying famed Australian batsmen into knots in Durban in 2003.