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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Suraj Karavadra was all smiles and animated as Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) unveiled him as the new Lady Cricket Cranes coach at Kati Kati Restaurant in Kampala yesterday.<\/p>\n

The brief function, graced by National Council of Sports (NCS) and Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) top honcho Don Rukare, UCA chairman Bashir Badu Ansasiira, CEO Martin Ondeko, as well as board members Paul Kaheru and Ketan Shukla, was full of energy, thanks in no small bit to the Karavadra.<\/p>\n

The new gaffer was an enthusiastic accomplice to the day\u2019s proceedings; willing to engage and talk comprehensively on every subject and question thrown at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can easily familiarise with this country,\u201d said the 29-year-old coach after enduring Kampala\u2019s morning traffic to make it just in the nick of time for the presser.<\/p>\n

Ugandan roots<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cI am humbled to be here. I have a history here dating back to the 1900s as my great grandfather resided in East Africa predominantly in Kenya and Tanzania before moving to Uganda,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy father was actually born in Jinja and I am happy to be able to give back to the country where he grew up. I can actually speak some Swahili.\u201d<\/p>\n

New man in charge: Suraj Karavadra. PHOTO\/EDDIE CHICCO<\/p>\n

Karavadra cut his teeth as youthful coach in India, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom where he primarily worked with junior and female teams and he will not be treading on new turf when hits the ground running with the Lady Cricket Cranes.<\/p>\n

His two-year contract starts in earnest with the Kwibuka Women\u2019s International T20 tournament in Rwanda next month, the Victoria Cup Series in Kampala in August, as well as the ICC Africa T20 Qualifiers due September in Botswana.<\/p>\n

The pinnacle of his tenure \u2013 something that could win him a contract extension \u2013 will be if he can help the 2017 African Queens grab the last berth to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Already seven spots are taken.<\/p>\n

That would be a dream homecoming for Karavadra, who is keen to get the women playing at the highest level \u2013 the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Push the boundaries<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cI want the team to feel inspired, to push boundaries further than ever, and as a team, reach a whole new level of success,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

England, Australia, Barbados, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa literally already have their Airbus tickets to Birmingham.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think action speaks louder than words and us at UCA have led the way and possibly the sky will be limit for us,\u201d said chairman Ansasiira on UCA\u2019s motive behind hiring two foreign coaches to handle their two senior national teams; Karavadra (women) and Laurence Mahatlane (men).<\/p>\n

Who is Karavadra?<\/b><\/p>\n

Date of birth: June 23, 1991Place of Birth: Luton, EnglandNationality: British IndianFavourite Food: Chinese & SushiHidden Talents: A Level 3 in Sports MassageLanguages: Gujarati, Hindi, English, German, Swahili<\/p>\n

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