Dodda Ganesh removed as Kenya coach within 1 month of appointment

Former India fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has been removed as the head coach of the Kenya cricket team within one month of his appointment, local media reported.

Ganesh, who played four Tests and one ODI for India, was appointed by Cricket Kenya (CK) as the national men’s team’s head coach for a one-year period on August 13. However, within one month, he has been removed as his appointment was not ratified by the CK board members.

“Under a resolution of the executive board of Cricket Kenya passed on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, and anchored under inter alia Articles 5.9 and 8.4.3 of the Cricket Kenya Constitution, we wish to notify you that the executive board has declined to ratify your appointment as head coach of the men’s cricket national team for want of following established procedures,” a letter signed by Cricket Kenya’s Director of Women’s Cricket Pearlyne Omami on behalf of the other CK board members, said, according to a report on nation.africa website on Friday (September 13).

“Voided the purported contract made on 7 August 2024 between Mr Manoj Patel and yourself. Pursuant to the above, Cricket Kenya is not and shall not be bound by the said purported contract,” the letter added.

Further, it said, “You are therefore directed to cease any further engagement or dealings with the men’s national cricket team with immediate effect. Any concerns or claims relating to this notice should be channeled to Mr Manoj Patel and any other individuals who irregularly and unprocedurally engaged you in this respect.”

The 51-year-old Ganesh, after his appointment, had said he wanted to help Kenya qualify for the T20 and ODI World Cups.