Roger Mukasa and Frank Nsubuga are Ugandan siblings making history at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.
History is full of famous sibling rivalries, but when it comes to cricket it seems the famed spirit of the game affords younger brothers some element of protection.“I cannot bowl a bouncer at him because I don’t want to kill my young brother,” said a laughing Nsubuga when speaking to BBC Sport Africa.
“I wanted to challenge both my brothers and that’s why I wanted to do everything - wicketkeeping, bowling and batting,” added Mukasa, 35, during a joint interview.Another brother, Lawrence Sematimba, also played international cricket as a wicketkeeper for the East African nation, and is now coach of Uganda’s women’s team.Dedication to their craft has taken Nsubuga and Mukasa, predominantly now a batter, all the way to Uganda’s first ever appearance at a global tournament.
“We are representing the name of the Mukasa family. We are serving our country and want to leave a legacy in Ugandan sports. But developing a love of the game always seemed likely as their parents were involved in serving food and drink at the local club. Showing a lack of respect for the family hierarchy, Mukasa never hesitated to bat aggressively against his older brother.
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