Dodda Ganesh Removed as Kenya Men’s Cricket Team Head Coach
Former Indian fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has been abruptly removed from his position as head coach of the Kenya men’s cricket team, just a month after his appointment. The decision stems from alleged irregularities in his hiring process.
According to a report by nation.africa, Cricket Kenya’s executive board has declared Ganesh’s appointment invalid due to improper procedures. The board’s Director of Women’s Cricket, Pearlyne Omami, signed a letter on behalf of the board, stating that the appointment was not ratified.
The letter also voided a contract signed between Ganesh and Manoj Patel, a former Cricket Kenya official. Ganesh has been instructed to cease all engagement with the team immediately.
Lameck Onyango, a former Kenyan international, has been appointed as the new head coach. He will be assisted by Joseph Angara, another former international player.
The coaching duo will immediately begin preparations for the upcoming ICC Division 2 Challenge League in Nairobi, where Kenya will face Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Denmark, and Jersey.
Kenya will also host the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier B tournament from October 17-26, where they will compete against Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Mozambique, Seychelles, and Gambia.
Ganesh’s removal highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Cricket Kenya. The board has been plagued by financial and administrative issues in recent years, which have impacted the performance of the national team.
