Tom Tikolo
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Tom Jones Tikolo is a former Kenyan cricketer. He captained Kenya
in 22 ICC Trophy
games, more than anyone else. Despite this he only played in one first class match, although he did well scoring 79 in one innings. After ending his playing career, Tikolo became the development officer for East Africa. In 2005 he was named as the new CEO of Cricket Kenya and also as a national selector. Tikolo is the brother of cricketers David
and Steve Tikolo
.
On 22 December 2009 Tikolo quit as Chief Executive of Cricket Kenya
after US$10,000 he claimed while in the West Indies for a Under-15 tournament in May 2008 was unaccounted for, following a investigation by Cricket Kenya. The money had been given to Tikolo directly by a team sponsor, for what Tikolo claimed was needed to fund matches for the team in Dubai
, on their way back to Kenya. In reality there were no matches being held for the team in Dubai. Normally such money would enter the respective boards central bank account. Tikolo had then claimed a bag containing the money was stolen a few days later, which he reported to the sponsors but not to the local police.
Kenyan cricket team
The Kenya national cricket team is the team that represents the country of Kenya in international cricket matches. They are considered one of the strongest of the associate member nations of the International Cricket Council, especially since reaching the semi-final of the 2003 Cricket World Cup...
in 22 ICC Trophy
ICC Trophy
The ICC World Cup Qualifier is an international one-day cricket tournament run under the auspices of the International Cricket Council. Any Associate or Affiliate member of the ICC may attempt to qualify for the ICC Trophy by means of a system of regional qualifying events. The test-playing Full...
games, more than anyone else. Despite this he only played in one first class match, although he did well scoring 79 in one innings. After ending his playing career, Tikolo became the development officer for East Africa. In 2005 he was named as the new CEO of Cricket Kenya and also as a national selector. Tikolo is the brother of cricketers David
David Tikolo
Lazaro Openda Tikolo is a Kenyan cricketer. He has played three One Day International matches for Kenya.-References:...
and Steve Tikolo
Steve Tikolo
- Career :He is a right-handed middle order batsman and part time right-arm medium pace bowler. He bowls quite effective offspin in the shorter form of the game. Tikolo has previously represented Border in South African domestic cricket and has also spent time playing in England and Bangladesh...
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On 22 December 2009 Tikolo quit as Chief Executive of Cricket Kenya
Cricket Kenya
Cricket Kenya is the official ICC recognised organisation chosen to represent Kenya in terms of cricket issues. They are in charge of overseeing the Kenyan Cricket Team. The current coach is Michael Hesson. Recently Cricket Kenya organized two six team regional tournaments in the T20 and 50 Over...
after US$10,000 he claimed while in the West Indies for a Under-15 tournament in May 2008 was unaccounted for, following a investigation by Cricket Kenya. The money had been given to Tikolo directly by a team sponsor, for what Tikolo claimed was needed to fund matches for the team in Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
, on their way back to Kenya. In reality there were no matches being held for the team in Dubai. Normally such money would enter the respective boards central bank account. Tikolo had then claimed a bag containing the money was stolen a few days later, which he reported to the sponsors but not to the local police.
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