Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day. Part of this analysis extracts entities and entity related information from clusters of stories.The selection and placement of stories are determined automatically by a computer program. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/156461.htmlenhttp://allafrica.com/stories/200910190537.htmlhttp://allafrica.com/stories/200910190537.htmlFORMER Kenya cricket captain Steve Tikolo hopes his involvement in Zimbabwe's domestic cricket setup will help develop upcoming players in the country. Tikolo, regarded as the best batsman ever not to play Test cricket, jetted into Harare on Tuesday to join Southern Rocks -- one of the franchises in Zimbabwe's new domestic structure.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200allafrica-cf0ebe63d317c256975a3de3d7ef5778allafricaenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8284772.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8284772.stmRicky Ponting and Shane Watson both hit centuries as Australia crush England by nine wickets to reach the Champions Trophy final.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-cfbf1ea6dccdac7b1b54cb1c7f6807b7bbcenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2009/0704/1224250078330.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2009/0704/1224250078330.htmlLast Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 18:45 Ireland in control against Kenya Cricket : Ireland finished day two of their opening Intercontinental Cup match in a strong position against Kenya in Eglinton. Resuming on 323 for seven after a rain-affected first day at Woodvale Road, the defending....Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-59987384c6877c42b3b027e9c04faf60irishtimesenhttp://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008/11/02/story_2-11-2008_pg2_7http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008/11/02/story_2-11-2008_pg2_7BLOEMFONTEIN: Jean-Paul Duminy hit 90 and took three wickets with his off-spin as South Africa scored a comfortable 159-run win against Kenya in the first one-day international at Springbok Park Friday. South Africa made 336 for seven and bowled Kenya out for 177.Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailytimesPK-cca655f0056f7bb0caccf818dd7f50d5dailytimesPKenhttp://allafrica.com/stories/200711120346.htmlhttp://allafrica.com/stories/200711120346.htmlLAST Sunday, pupils of Happimost Nursery School on Mawanda Road, Kampala had a concert for their parents. They acted as delegates at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100allafrica-1d63c6189dc2d586323583b5637193f2allafricaenhttp://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=76248http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=76248Friday, October 19, 2007 NAIROBI: Thomas Odoyo’s maiden ODI century led a remarkable Kenya fightback in the opening match of their short series against Canada here on Thursday. He came in with the home side in tatters at 49 for 5 chasing 231, but calmly set about a recovery before taking the game....Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200africaFM-3655cc9c35501bcac75e1549fae545caafricaFMenhttp://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=6&click_id=17&art_id=nw20071013184447567C397977http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=6&click_id=17&art_id=nw20071013184447567C397977Nairobi - The Intercontinental Cup match between Kenya and Canada is poised to be a close contest after Kenya fought back into contention on Saturday after a disastrous start. The hosts were 393 at stumps on the second day Saturday with all-rounder Thomas Odoyo unbeaten on 103 in pursuit of Canada's dominant 263 first innings score.Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200africaFM-7fe4c7a4beb1087aac3105094761bb07africaFMenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6992737.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6992737.stmInvestigations of massive corruption scandals in Kenya like Anglo Leasing will be curtailed by a new law.Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200bbc-54c51c6d5e6b62ed8e0a2d03e63c527dbbcenhttp://www.sundaytimes.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=561958http://www.sundaytimes.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=561958The International Cricket Council’s Awards brought together some of the greatest players in world cricket on the eve of the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup. The first award on Monday evening, that of emerging player of the year, went to Australian Shaun Tait.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-za-a41153076e8f2e61201b2c308c61f5fbsundaytimes-zaenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6989278.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6989278.stmNew Zealand thrash Kenya by nine wickets in their ICC World Twenty20 game in Durban.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200bbc-africa-5c793588f25a29443ff54d9becced255bbc-africaenhttp://www.businessday.co.za/articles/sports.aspx?ID=BD4A561750http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/sports.aspx?ID=BD4A561750JOHANNESBURG - Ricky Ponting’s Australia received a boost ahead of the Twenty20 world championships starting later today when his team swept four of the five top ICC awards. Ponting himself won two, the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the cricketer of the year and the captain of the year award at a....Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200antiguanews-8902aef3046f0eef4b5200d74e1bfd26antiguanewsenhttp://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSDEL7060320070819?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewshttp://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSDEL7060320070819?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNewsNEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's ruling coalition on Sunday closed ranks behind Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whose government risks losing the critical support of communist allies because of a landmark nuclear deal with the United States.Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200reuters-29cd759fdabc5c42d0e6a10b99a760a8reutersenhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6237048.htmlhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6237048.htmlKenyan authorities on Friday called for tougher laws to curb the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons in the region. Kenya''s Director of Police Operations David Kimaiyo said the spread and misuse of these deadly weapon ...Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200peopledaily-cd4d1403832f44e9cbc5b3046b433f11peopledailyenhttp://cricket.indiatimes.com/Pollocks_maiden_ODI_ton_for_Africa_goes_in_vain/articleshow/2104783.cmshttp://cricket.indiatimes.com/Pollocks_maiden_ODI_ton_for_Africa_goes_in_vain/articleshow/2104783.cmsAfrica, replying to Asia XI's imposing total of 317 for 9, were all out for 283 in 47.5 overs to give the latter a 1-0 lead ahead of the last two ties in Chennai on June 9 and 10. Earlier, Asia XI batted right down the order without any batsman reaching the 70s to post a huge 317 for nine wickets....Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200africaFM-304e17e3c6df11fa57ee5ed6473cfda5africaFMenhttp://www.eastandard.net/hm_news/news_s.php?articleid=1143969446http://www.eastandard.net/hm_news/news_s.php?articleid=1143969446By Oscar Pilipili Kenyan cricket stars that are part of the African teams for the Afro-Asia Cup have left for the tournament starting in Bangalore and Chennai, India, on Monday. They will feature in the seniors, juniors and women’s competitions. In the seniors team are all rounders Steve Tikolo and....Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200africaFM-13cd62432d03d9eb49c2b25f62565965africaFMenhttp://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/content.php?nid=14971http://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/content.php?nid=14971AFP BASSETERRE, March 19: Top-ranked South Africa would want to be as ruthless as possible against minnows Scotland before taking onbitter rivals Australia in their crunch World Cup test. "We are focused on our match against Scotland, because this is the match to play for now," said South African....Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100gorkhapatra-d2a678ee1a62ba0828dc39f90d1f1dc4gorkhapatraenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6445719.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6445719.stmKenya captain Steve Tikolo hits an unbeaten 72 as they cruised to a seven-wicket win over Canada.Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100bbc-africa-2828c1ab5ce33f1ab39220662973d82ebbc-africaenhttp://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/content.php?nid=14277http://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/content.php?nid=14277AP TRELAWNY, Jamaica, March 9: Skipper Steve Tikolo posted a composed 51 and snared five for 48 with his accurate medium-pace to steer Kenya to a nine-run win over the Netherlands on Tuesday in a World Cup warm-up match. Thomas Odoyo's blazing 49-ball 73 spurred Kenya to 274 for eight in 50 overs,....Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100gorkhapatra-b9aec488f76744d0eab83f13160b5fddgorkhapatraenhttp://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007/03/08/story_8-3-2007_pg2_6http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007/03/08/story_8-3-2007_pg2_6Samuels remains undistracted by bookie probe MONTEGO BAY: West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels says that despite facing an investigation into alleged links with a bookmaker he is ready to be a World Cup match-winner for captain Brian Lara. Samuels is going into the World Cup in top form after striking....Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100dailytimesPK-88e43f70105ba7ba67a5545bdc7fbcf1dailytimesPKenhttp://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=170302&Sn=SPOR&IssueID=29334http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=170302&Sn=SPOR&IssueID=29334LONDON: Kenyan cricket chiefs have settled a pay row with World Cup-bound players who staged a one-day sit-in earlier this week. Kenya captain Steve Tikolo said yesterday the players held a meeting with Cricket Kenya officials on Thursday where the dispute which threatened World Cup preparations was resolved.Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100GulfDailyNews-9682f7f6314c2cab3d01759c3f0de9ffGulfDailyNewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6324807.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6324807.stmIreland coach Adrian Birrell faces a tough task lifting his players for Sunday's match against Canada.Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100bbc-9e676d3969da3db1d4f9b4e81e40e43bbbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4823828.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4823828.stmMr Singh had earlier said Bangladesh was a country with which India had "intimate ties". "A strong and prosperous Bangladesh is in India's interest," he told journalists after Ms Zia had been accorded a ceremonial welcome. Before meeting Mr Singh, the Bangladeshi premier held talks with Indian....Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100bbc-99ad7e6374fe32637c1126ea62c6d6fbbbcenhttp://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/Cricket/0,,2-9-839_1757390,00.htmlhttp://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/Cricket/0,,2-9-839_1757390,00.htmlDurban - South Africa captain Graeme Smith returned from a four-match ban to lead Africa against Asia on Sunday, winning the toss and electing to bat in the third limited-overs cricket international. Rain started immediately after the toss, delaying the start of play at Durban's Kingsmead Stadium.Sun, 21 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0200AfricaDaily-9384fca97af7960f08bdc6cde58a3df2AfricaDailyenhttp://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_14-8-2005_pg2_2http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_14-8-2005_pg2_2afro-asian Cricket: Inzamam hopeful of beating Africa despite stars pulling out KARACHI: A disappointed Asian XI captain Inzamamul Haq feels his side can beat an African XI in next week’s inaugural Afro-Asian one-day series in South Africa despite several stars pulling out.Sun, 14 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0200dailytimesPK-255299b7b8e05169a37f6f017ddf8c85dailytimesPKenWed, 25 May 2005 00:00:00 +0200allafrica-sa-185c61fe67fda0c012701adcd84e9f02allafrica-saen