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Kenya's World Cup cricket fairytale
In 2003, Kenya stunned cricket by reaching the World Cup semi-final. Steve Tikolo was the Kenyan captain.
At the 2003 Cricket World Cup, Kenya caused an upset by reaching the semi-finals – the best performance ever by a non-test-playing side. Their run of success included a famous victory over Sri Lanka on home soil in Nairobi. Ian Williams talks to Kenya’s captain, Steve Tikolo.
Photo: Steve Tikolo leading Kenya on a lap of honour at the 2003 World Cup (Getty Images Sport)
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