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Cosmas Kyewuta

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Cosmas Kyewuta
Personal information
Born (2001-12-28) 28 December 2001 (age 22)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
International information
National side
T20I debut (cap 18)3 April 2021 v Namibia
Last T20I5 June 2024 v Papua New Guinea
Source: Cricinfo, 8 June 2024

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]

References

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