With slightly over a fortnight until the Cricket Kenya (CK) by-elections for the vice chairperson post, scheduled for October 19, 2025, Nairobi businessman Bhavesh Gohil, aka BG, has made a wide range of promises if elected to the board, with a focus on talent development, women’s cricket, and exchange programmes.
He decried what he termed mismanagement, promising to assist the board with changing the tide.
“I am a person of deed and I have friends who support my work in my cricket projects. I intend to bring my skills from the business world to cricket so that we grow collectively,” he said during a meeting with the press at his office in Westlands, Nairobi, on Thursday .
He added: “The issues happening in cricket currently, where there is division and noise, are not helpful at all. It is my hope that I can be a conciliator and encourage harmony.”
His biggest motivation is to see more opportunities for the game to grow, especially in counties. “We are present in 24 counties presently, but I believe we can do more. It is all about seeking sponsorship and following the law so that everyone benefits from the game.”
He also suggested exchange programmes with cricket nations like South Africa and India to help with exposure. “I want to seek partnerships with outside cricket nations who can help our knowledge grow. I believe strongly that I can achieve that through teamwork.”
Additionally, BG called for more support for youth projects and centres, especially through schools and academies, so that the game grows further.
