: He remains the only Kenyan player to have taken over 100 ODI wickets.
: Often called the "Black Botham" due to his powerful middle-order batting and disciplined seam bowling. Key Achievements & Records thomas odoyo obuya
: In 1997–98, he set a then-world record for the highest seventh-wicket stand in ODIs, scoring 119 runs with Tony Suji. Career Statistics : He remains the only Kenyan player to
: He was the inaugural recipient of the ICC Associate ODI Player of the Year award in 2007. Career Statistics : He was the inaugural recipient
Thomas Odoyo Migai is a legendary former Kenyan cricketer, widely considered the finest bowler in the nation's history. Known as "Black Botham" for his all-round prowess, Odoyo was a cornerstone of Kenya's "golden generation" that famously reached the semi-finals of the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Odoyo's career is marked by several "firsts" for a player from a non-Test playing (Associate) nation: