Cosmas Kyewuta Explained

Cosmas Kyewuta
Country:Uganda
Birth Date:28 December 2001
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm fast-medium
Role:Bowler
International:true
T20idebutdate:3 April
T20idebutyear:2021
T20idebutagainst:Namibia
T20icap:18
Lastt20idate:5 June
Lastt20iyear:2024
Lastt20iagainst:Papua New Guinea
Date:8 June 2024
Source:https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/cosmas-kyewuta-1107651 Cricinfo

Cosmas Kyewuta (born 28 December 2001) is a Ugandan cricketer. He made his international debut for the Uganda national cricket team in 2021, playing as a right-arm pace bowler.[1]

As a teenager, Kyewuta received a gunshot wound in the leg but recovered to play for the Uganda national under-19 cricket team.[2]

Kyewuta was awarded a central contract by the Uganda Cricket Association in February 2021.[3] He made his Twenty20 International debut for Uganda against Namibia in a series in April 2021.[1]

In 2023, Kyewuta was chosen to attend Cricket South Africa's High Performance Academy.[4] He injured his back in the same year and missed over six months, but returned to Uganda's squad for the African Games cricket tournament in early 2024.[5]

In May 2024, Kyewuta was named in Uganda's squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cosmas Kyewuta . 8 June 2024 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  2. News: Schools must play key role at grassroots level. Daily Monitor. 4 February 2021. 8 June 2024.
  3. News: Youngster Cosmas Kyewuta earns Central Contract. Denis. Musali. 25 February 2021. 8 June 2024. Kawowo.
  4. News: Cosmas Kyewuta on path to greatness, goes to High-Performance Academy In South Africa. Denis. Musali. 11 May 2023. 8 June 2024. Kawowo.
  5. News: Cricket Cranes name strong team for African Games. Denis. Musali. 15 March 2024. 8 June 2024. Kawowo.
  6. Web site: Uganda’s 15-Player Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2024 . 2024-06-12 . ScoreWaves . en.
  7. Web site: 2024-05-06 . Uganda name squad for historic T20 World Cup appearance . 2024-05-06 . International Cricket Council.