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Ugandan all-rounder Siraje Nsubuga is set for his second stint at the Kenyan side Sir Ali Muslim Club, a prominent team that competes in the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Division one league in Kenya.
Siraje, who first played for the club in 2018, is now returning to help the team revive its former glory.
Siraje with his teammates in 2018
The club, which last tasted success in the late 90s, has been striving for a return to its peak, and Siraje’s experience and skill could be key to their ambitions.
Currently residing with three professional cricketers from India, Siraje is the only Ugandan player in the squad.
He is eager to contribute both with the bat and the ball as Sir Ali looks to recapture past successes.
Their campaign started on a positive note, with a victory in their opening game last Sunday, where they triumphed over the Goan Institute A team.
Known for his spin bowling and solid batting, Siraje made his debut for the Uganda Cricket team, the Cricket Cranes, in 2023 during the inaugural edition of the Continental Cup in Nairobi.
Aside from his national commitments, Siraje also competes in the Rwanda Cricket Association Men’s League with Challengers Cricket Club, continually advancing his career across East Africa.
Notably, Siraje was recently part of the draft for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), being included in the Silver category.
Although he narrowly missed out on the final selection, his potential for international cricket continues to grow.
Sir Ali Muslim Club, founded in 1934, has a rich cricketing history.
The club’s ground, located opposite Kariokor Market along Ring Road in Ngara, Nairobi, has hosted numerous significant matches over the years.
The first recorded match at the ground took place in 1994, when Kenya hosted Bangladesh in a warm-up match for the ICC Trophy.
Since then, the ground has hosted several international fixtures, including List A and first-class matches involving teams such as Sri Lanka A, Pakistan A, and Kenya Women.
The Sir Ali Muslim Club, named in honor of the wealthy administrator Sir Ali bin Salim, has long been a hub for cricket and other sports like football, hockey, tennis, squash, and volleyball.
Sir Ali, who served as a provincial governor during the British East Africa Protectorate, was instrumental in supporting the club’s establishment and development.
As Siraje embarks on this exciting chapter with Sir Ali, he hopes to help the club return to its golden era and make a lasting impact on both local and international cricket.
