Even before the start of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, former Indian cricketer Abhay Sharma has joined the Uganda team. But let us tell you that he is not associated with the team as a player but as a coach.

It is noteworthy that just some time ago, Uganda had secured its place in the tournament by winning the Africa Qualifiers for the T20 World Cup 2024. Apart from Uganda, Namibia was the second team from the Africa Qualifiers to qualify for the multi-nation tournament.

So now former Indian cricketer Abhay Sharma has joined this team, who will be seen trying to make the team a strong team before the upcoming T20 World Cup. It is noteworthy that this time the upcoming T20 World Cup is starting from June 2, jointly hosted by West Indies and USA.

Abhay Sharma becomes head coach of Uganda team

Let us tell you that the information about becoming the head of Uganda Men’s team has been given by Uganda Cricket Association through a post on its official X account. In the caption of this post, the team wrote – A 3-year contract has been signed with experienced Indian coach Abhay Sharma. With a specialist background in first-class cricket and extensive coaching in the Indian set-up, Sharma has been tasked with taking Uganda to new heights.

See this post of Uganda Cricket Association

Coach Alert 🏏@CricketUganda unveils Abhay Sharma, an experienced Indian coach, as new gaffer on a 3-year deal.

With a distinctive background in first-class cricket & extensive coaching in the Indian set-up, Sharma is tasked to take Uganda to new heights.#WeAreCricketCranes pic.twitter.com/f7apJCu1D9

— Uganda Cricket Association (@CricketUganda) April 23, 2024

On the other hand, after joining the Uganda team, Abhay Sharma said in an official statement – ​​I am here to contribute to the team’s aspirations, which include defeating the top teams in the world in the upcoming World Cup.

Also, if we give you information about Abhay Sharma, Abhay, who has played 89 first class and 40 List A matches, was a part of the Delhi team that won the Ranji Trophy in the year 1988-89. Before the Uganda team, he has coached India A, India Under-19 and Delhi and Himachal Ranji Trophy.