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	Obuya represented [[Kenya national under-19 cricket team\|Kenya at Under-19 level]] and played for Kenya in the [[1998 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]] and [[2000 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name=":0" /> He was also taught spin bowling by the then head coach of Kenya Under19 side [[Balwinder Sandhu]] during the U19 World Cup tournaments.<ref name=":3" /> He was later picked in the Kenyan senior squad.		Obuya represented [[Kenya national under-19 cricket team\|Kenya at Under-19 level]] and played for Kenya in the [[1998 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]] and [[2000 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name=":0" /> He was also taught spin bowling by the then head coach of Kenya Under19 side [[Balwinder Sandhu]] during the U19 World Cup tournaments.<ref name=":3" /> He was later picked in the Kenyan senior squad.

	He made his ODI debut on 15 August 2001 against the [[West Indies]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Full Scorecard of West Indies vs Kenya 1st ODI 2001 - Score Report \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-kenya-2001-61953/kenya-vs-west-indies-1st-odi-64722/full-scorecard\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref> He was included in the Kenyan squad for the 2003 Cricket World Cup whereas Kenya also hosted a few matches during the course of the tournament. He subsequently made his debut World Cup appearance during the tournament. He picked up 13 wickets at a decent average of 28.76 in the 2003 World Cup and took a career best 5 for 24 in Kenya's win over [[Sri Lankan cricket team\|Sri Lanka]] at Nairobi, their first victory over Sri Lanka in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/126932.html \|title=Kenya stun Sri Lanka with electric fielding display \|publisher=ESPNcricinfo \|access-date=11 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Family ties which shaped Kenyan cricket from the days of yore\|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/2020-11-06-family-ties-which-shaped-kenyan-cricket-from-the-days-of-yore/\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=The Star\|language=en-KE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2015-02-20\|title=ICC World Cup 2003: Sri Lanka felled by Kenya\|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/icc-world-cup-2003-sri-lanka-felled-by-kenya-253411\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=Cricket Country\|language=en-US}}</ref> Kenya's dramatic victory over Sri Lanka was considered a massive upset in world cricket and Kenya subsequently reached semifinals of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=April 2020\|first=Cricket World Monday 6\|title=Cricket Match Predictions: Kenya beat Bangladesh to make it to 2003 World Cup Super Sixes\|url=https://www.cricketworld.com/cricket-match-predictions-kenya-beat-bangladesh-to-make-it-to-2003-world-cup-super-sixes/62781.htm\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=Cricket World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2016-02-18\|title=20 years of Kenya cricket: 5 iconic moments\|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/20-years-of-kenya-cricket-5-iconic-moments-402676\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=Cricket Country\|language=en-US}}</ref> His 5/24 remains the best bowling performance for Kenya in World Cups and he was awarded the man of the match for his match-winning performance.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=24 days to World Cup: When Collins Obuya stunned Sri Lanka\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/icc-world-cup/world-cup-countdown/2019/may/06/24-days-to-world-cup-when-collins-obuya-stunned-sri-lanka-1973437.html\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> During the 2003 World Cup campaign, he received advice and bowling tips from Australian leg spinner [[Shane Warne]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Tomato-seller learns from Warne\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tomato-seller-learns-from-warne-130411\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref~~><ref name=":1" /~~> However, Kenyan cricket team quickly faded away following the successful 2003 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Collins Obuya calls for improvement from Kenya\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/collins-obuya-calls-for-improvement-from-kenya-473479\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref>		He made his ODI debut on 15 August 2001 against the [[West Indies]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Full Scorecard of West Indies vs Kenya 1st ODI 2001 - Score Report \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-kenya-2001-61953/kenya-vs-west-indies-1st-odi-64722/full-scorecard\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref> He was included in the Kenyan squad for the 2003 Cricket World Cup whereas Kenya also hosted a few matches during the course of the tournament. He subsequently made his debut World Cup appearance during the tournament. He picked up 13 wickets at a decent average of 28.76 in the 2003 World Cup and took a career best 5 for 24 in Kenya's win over [[Sri Lankan cricket team\|Sri Lanka]] at Nairobi, their first victory over Sri Lanka in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/126932.html \|title=Kenya stun Sri Lanka with electric fielding display \|publisher=ESPNcricinfo \|access-date=11 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Family ties which shaped Kenyan cricket from the days of yore\|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/2020-11-06-family-ties-which-shaped-kenyan-cricket-from-the-days-of-yore/\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=The Star\|language=en-KE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2015-02-20\|title=ICC World Cup 2003: Sri Lanka felled by Kenya\|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/icc-world-cup-2003-sri-lanka-felled-by-kenya-253411\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=Cricket Country\|language=en-US}}</ref> Kenya's dramatic victory over Sri Lanka was considered a massive upset in world cricket and Kenya subsequently reached semifinals of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=April 2020\|first=Cricket World Monday 6\|title=Cricket Match Predictions: Kenya beat Bangladesh to make it to 2003 World Cup Super Sixes\|url=https://www.cricketworld.com/cricket-match-predictions-kenya-beat-bangladesh-to-make-it-to-2003-world-cup-super-sixes/62781.htm\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=Cricket World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2016-02-18\|title=20 years of Kenya cricket: 5 iconic moments\|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/20-years-of-kenya-cricket-5-iconic-moments-402676\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=Cricket Country\|language=en-US}}</ref> His 5/24 remains the best bowling performance for Kenya in World Cups and he was awarded the man of the match for his match-winning performance.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=24 days to World Cup: When Collins Obuya stunned Sri Lanka\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/icc-world-cup/world-cup-countdown/2019/may/06/24-days-to-world-cup-when-collins-obuya-stunned-sri-lanka-1973437.html\|access-date=2021-07-27\|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> During the 2003 World Cup campaign, he received advice and bowling tips from Australian leg spinner [[Shane Warne]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Tomato-seller learns from Warne\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tomato-seller-learns-from-warne-130411\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref> However, Kenyan cricket team quickly faded away following the successful 2003 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Collins Obuya calls for improvement from Kenya\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/collins-obuya-calls-for-improvement-from-kenya-473479\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref>

	He was later snubbed from the team due to his inconsistent performances and toured Australia in 2005 to work on his bowling skills. He was recalled to the side in 2006 for a [[Kenyan cricket team in Bangladesh in 2005–06\|four match ODI series against Bangladesh in Bangladesh]]. He along with his brother David signed a sponsorship deal with Kenya-based office equipment supplier CopyCat prior to the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]], at a time when the national team itself did not have an official sponsor.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Obuya brothers earn sponsorship deal\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/obuya-brothers-earn-sponsorship-deal-282157\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref> He made his T20I debut on 1 September 2007 against [[Bangladesh national cricket team\|Bangladesh]] during the [[2007 Kenya Twenty20 Quadrangular]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Full Scorecard of Kenya vs Bangladesh 2nd Match 2007/08 - Score Report \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/twenty20-quadrangular-in-kenya-2007-08-306979/kenya-vs-bangladesh-2nd-match-306987/full-scorecard\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref> His debut came in Kenya's inaugural T20I match and also marked Bangladesh's first T20I match. He was also picked for the inaugural edition of the [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] in [[2007 ICC World Twenty20\|2007]] which was held in South Africa.		He was later snubbed from the team due to his inconsistent performances and toured Australia in 2005 to work on his bowling skills. He was recalled to the side in 2006 for a [[Kenyan cricket team in Bangladesh in 2005–06\|four match ODI series against Bangladesh in Bangladesh]]. He along with his brother David signed a sponsorship deal with Kenya-based office equipment supplier CopyCat prior to the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]], at a time when the national team itself did not have an official sponsor.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Obuya brothers earn sponsorship deal\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/obuya-brothers-earn-sponsorship-deal-282157\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref> He made his T20I debut on 1 September 2007 against [[Bangladesh national cricket team\|Bangladesh]] during the [[2007 Kenya Twenty20 Quadrangular]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Full Scorecard of Kenya vs Bangladesh 2nd Match 2007/08 - Score Report \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/twenty20-quadrangular-in-kenya-2007-08-306979/kenya-vs-bangladesh-2nd-match-306987/full-scorecard\|access-date=2021-07-27\|work=ESPNcricinfo\|language=en}}</ref> His debut came in Kenya's inaugural T20I match and also marked Bangladesh's first T20I match. He was also picked for the inaugural edition of the [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] in [[2007 ICC World Twenty20\|2007]] which was held in South Africa.

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{{short description|Kenyan cricketer}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Collins Obuya
| image =
| country = Kenya
| full_name = Collins Omondi Obuya
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|7|27|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Nairobi]], Kenya
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = [[Leg break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| family = [[David Obuya]] (brother)<br />[[Kennedy Otieno]] (brother)
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2001–2024
| odidebutdate = 15 August
| odidebutyear = 2001
| odidebutagainst = West Indies
| odicap = 23
| lastodidate = 30 January
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodiagainst = Scotland
| odishirt =
| T20Idebutdate = 1 September
| T20Idebutyear = 2007
| T20Idebutagainst = Bangladesh
| T20Icap = 5
| lastT20Idate = 23 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2024
| lastT20Iagainst = Uganda

| club1 = [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]]
| year1 = 2003
| clubnumber1 =
| club2 = [[Kenya Select]]
| year2 = 2006/07
| clubnumber2 =
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches1 = 104
| runs1 = 2,044
| bat avg1 = 25.55
| 100s/50s1 = 0/11
| top score1 = 98*
| deliveries1 = 1,818
| wickets1 = 35
| bowl avg1 = 46.77
| fivefor1 = 1
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 5/24
| catches/stumpings1 = 43/0
| column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches2 = 76
| runs2 = 1,794
| bat avg2 = 30.40
| 100s/50s2 = 0/10
| top score2 = 96[[not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 422
| wickets2 = 25
| bowl avg2 = 19.48
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 4/27
| catches/stumpings2 = 37/0
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 52
| runs3 = 2,378
| bat avg3 = 30.48
| 100s/50s3 = 2/14
| top score3 = 103
| deliveries3 = 4,185
| wickets3 = 68
| bowl avg3 = 38.39
| fivefor3 = 1
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 5/97
| catches/stumpings3 = 36/0
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 200
| runs4 = 4,032
| bat avg4 = 26.35
| 100s/50s4 = 2/21
| top score4 = 106
| deliveries4 = 3,617
| wickets4 = 86
| bowl avg4 = 36.61
| fivefor4 = 1
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 5/24
| catches/stumpings4 = 87/0
| date = 25 March
| year = 2024
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/kenya/content/player/24752.html ESPNcricinfo
}}

'''Collins Omondi Obuya''' (born 27 July 1981) is a former Kenyan [[cricket]]er and captain of the [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenyan cricket team]]. An allrounder, Obuya bats right-handed and bowls [[leg spin]]. He came to prominence in the [[2003 Cricket World Cup]] where he was one of Kenya's major performers as they reached the semi-finals.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2013-07-27|title=Collins Obuya: Kenya's star at the 2003 World Cup|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/collins-obuya-kenya-rsquo-s-star-at-the-2003-world-cup-29348|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US}}</ref> Obuya has a highest first class score of 103.<ref>{{Cite web|title= Cricket Kenya |url=http://cricketkenya.co.ke/player_details.php?player_id=3|website=cricketkenya.co.ke|access-date=2020-05-30|archive-date=2 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702192636/http://cricketkenya.co.ke/player_details.php?player_id=3|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has been a prominent member of the Kenya cricket team with a career spanning more than two decades, since making his international debut in 2001. On 24 March 2024 he announced his retirement from international cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/kenya-s-world-cup-legend-calls-time-on-a-23-year-old-international-career |title=Kenya's World Cup legend calls time on a 23-year old international career |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=24 March 2024}}</ref> His final game was the bronze medal match at the [[2023 African Games|African Games]] in [[Accra]], Ghana.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/kenya-allrounder-collins-obuya-retires-from-cricket-1426142 |title=Kenya allrounder Collins Obuya retires from cricket |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 March 2024}}</ref>

His brothers [[Kennedy Otieno]] and [[David Obuya]] were also professional cricketers who also went on to represent Kenya at the international level. He was part of Kenya's first T20I team as well as Kenya's first T20 World Cup team.

== Biography ==
Obuya used to sell tomatoes at his mother's market to make a living and earned most of his income that way before the 2003 World Cup.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Obuya need not sell tomatoes now|url=https://www.rediff.com/wc2003/2003/mar/14obuya.htm|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cricket/obuya-need-not-hawk-tomatoes/articleshow/40293851.cms | title=Obuya need not hawk tomatoes - Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=2003-04-10|title=Bears eye Obuya|language=en-GB|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/warwickshire/2937597.stm|access-date=2021-07-27}}</ref> He started his cricket career initially as a medium pacer but switched to spin bowling after watching the bowling action of former veteran Pakistani spinner [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]] as a kid during the [[1996 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=2003-03-20|title=Obuya at home with tomatoes and leg-breaks|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/88622/obuya-at-home-with-tomatoes-and-leg-breaks|access-date=2021-07-27|website=DAWN.COM|language=en}}</ref> He also intended to become a doctor initially when he was quoted by the ''[[BBC Sport]]'' in 2003.<ref name=":2" />

==Domestic career==
His success in the competition persuaded [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] to offer him a one-year contract to play [[county cricket]] in England in the [[2003 English cricket season|2003 season]] following his breathtaking performances at the 2003 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Halford|first=Brian|date=2017-12-12|title=Short-lived Edgbaston career still a highlight for Collins Obuya|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/cricket/short-lived-edgbaston-career-still-14028521|access-date=2021-07-27|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kenyan World Cup star signs for Warwickshire|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/kenyan-world-cup-star-signs-for-warwickshire-124223|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2003-04-22|title=Warwickshire sign Obuya|language=en-GB|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/warwickshire/2968021.stm|access-date=2021-07-27}}</ref> The stint was overall an unsuccessful one, although he scored a 50 on his Championship debut and participated in half a dozen [[Twenty20]] cricket games.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Suraj Choudhari|date=2015-07-27|title=Collins Obuya: 12 interesting facts to know about the bowler turned batsman|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/criclife/collins-obuya-12-interesting-facts-to-know-about-the-bowler-turned-batsman-506315|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Cricket Country|language=en}}</ref> He made his T20 debut on 13 June 2003 against [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Warwickshire vs Somerset Midlands/Wales/West Group 2003 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/twenty20-cup-2003-124121/somerset-vs-warwickshire-midlands-wales-west-group-129597/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>

His season with Warwickshire preceded a downhill drop in Obuya's career.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Guardian Staff|date=2003-09-23|title=The verdict|url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2003/sep/23/cricket.comment1|access-date=2021-07-27|website=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref> His county stint had not lasted long after he suffered a knee injury. He also suffered from [[appendicitis]] and thus missed the [[2004 ICC Champions Trophy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Collins Obuya undergoes surgery|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/collins-obuya-undergoes-surgery-134879|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> Soon after, he joined a players' strike and left England to go to South Africa. Due mainly to lack of match practice, Obuya began to struggle with his bowling, and in November 2005, he travelled to Australia to train with spin-bowling coach [[Terry Jenner]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kenya recall Modi and Collins Obuya|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/kenya-recall-modi-and-collins-obuya-240218|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Collins Obuya heads east to train with Jenner|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/collins-obuya-heads-east-to-train-with-jenner-227281|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Obuya hopes Jenner can kick-start career|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/obuya-hopes-jenner-can-kick-start-career-226241|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> The five-week trip was not successful, and as a result, Obuya decided to develop his batting so that he could play as a specialist batsman instead. He joined the Weymouth club in 2005 for the Dorset Premier Division and rejoined the Weymouth club in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Obuya to rejoin Weymouth|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/obuya-to-rejoin-weymouth-287478|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>

==International career==
Obuya represented [[Kenya national under-19 cricket team|Kenya at Under-19 level]] and played for Kenya in the [[1998 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]] and [[2000 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name=":0" /> He was also taught spin bowling by the then head coach of Kenya Under19 side [[Balwinder Sandhu]] during the U19 World Cup tournaments.<ref name=":3" /> He was later picked in the Kenyan senior squad.

He made his ODI debut on 15 August 2001 against the [[West Indies]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of West Indies vs Kenya 1st ODI 2001 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-kenya-2001-61953/kenya-vs-west-indies-1st-odi-64722/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He was included in the Kenyan squad for the 2003 Cricket World Cup whereas Kenya also hosted a few matches during the course of the tournament. He subsequently made his debut World Cup appearance during the tournament. He picked up 13 wickets at a decent average of 28.76 in the 2003 World Cup and took a career best 5 for 24 in Kenya's win over [[Sri Lankan cricket team|Sri Lanka]] at Nairobi, their first victory over Sri Lanka in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/126932.html |title=Kenya stun Sri Lanka with electric fielding display |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=11 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Family ties which shaped Kenyan cricket from the days of yore|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/2020-11-06-family-ties-which-shaped-kenyan-cricket-from-the-days-of-yore/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=The Star|language=en-KE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-02-20|title=ICC World Cup 2003: Sri Lanka felled by Kenya|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/icc-world-cup-2003-sri-lanka-felled-by-kenya-253411|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US}}</ref> Kenya's dramatic victory over Sri Lanka was considered a massive upset in world cricket and Kenya subsequently reached semifinals of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|last=April 2020|first=Cricket World Monday 6|title=Cricket Match Predictions: Kenya beat Bangladesh to make it to 2003 World Cup Super Sixes|url=https://www.cricketworld.com/cricket-match-predictions-kenya-beat-bangladesh-to-make-it-to-2003-world-cup-super-sixes/62781.htm|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Cricket World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-02-18|title=20 years of Kenya cricket: 5 iconic moments|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/20-years-of-kenya-cricket-5-iconic-moments-402676|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US}}</ref> His 5/24 remains the best bowling performance for Kenya in World Cups and he was awarded the man of the match for his match-winning performance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=24 days to World Cup: When Collins Obuya stunned Sri Lanka|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/icc-world-cup/world-cup-countdown/2019/may/06/24-days-to-world-cup-when-collins-obuya-stunned-sri-lanka-1973437.html|access-date=2021-07-27|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> During the 2003 World Cup campaign, he received advice and bowling tips from Australian leg spinner [[Shane Warne]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tomato-seller learns from Warne|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tomato-seller-learns-from-warne-130411|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> However, Kenyan cricket team quickly faded away following the successful 2003 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Collins Obuya calls for improvement from Kenya|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/collins-obuya-calls-for-improvement-from-kenya-473479|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>

He was later snubbed from the team due to his inconsistent performances and toured Australia in 2005 to work on his bowling skills. He was recalled to the side in 2006 for a [[Kenyan cricket team in Bangladesh in 2005–06|four match ODI series against Bangladesh in Bangladesh]]. He along with his brother David signed a sponsorship deal with Kenya-based office equipment supplier CopyCat prior to the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]], at a time when the national team itself did not have an official sponsor.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Obuya brothers earn sponsorship deal|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/obuya-brothers-earn-sponsorship-deal-282157|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He made his T20I debut on 1 September 2007 against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] during the [[2007 Kenya Twenty20 Quadrangular]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Kenya vs Bangladesh 2nd Match 2007/08 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/twenty20-quadrangular-in-kenya-2007-08-306979/kenya-vs-bangladesh-2nd-match-306987/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> His debut came in Kenya's inaugural T20I match and also marked Bangladesh's first T20I match. He was also picked for the inaugural edition of the [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] in [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007]] which was held in South Africa.

His finest ODI innings to date has been an unbeaten 98 against [[Australian cricket team|Australia]] at the [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011 ICC World Cup]] despite being ended up in a losing cause.<ref>{{Citation|title=Australia vs Kenya Collins Obuya World Cup 2011|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvi4aWNUPuk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Uvi4aWNUPuk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2021-07-27}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Australia win easily but Kenya regain pride|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2010-11-381449/australia-vs-kenya-31st-match-group-a-433588/match-report|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> The innings cited as one of the best ODI innings by a Kenyan against a leading cricketing nation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/506088.html |title=Collins Obuya proves Kenya's worth |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=11 March 2017}}</ref> He was also the leading run scorer for Kenya during the 2011 World Cup as he ended up with 243 runs in six matches at a stellar average of 48.60 including two half-centuries.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Richards|first=Huw|date=2011-03-14|title=For Kenyan Cricket Star, a Rebirth|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/15/sports/cricket/15iht-CRICKET15.html|access-date=2021-07-27|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In July 2011, he was appointed as the captain of the Kenyan cricket team replacing [[Jimmy Kamande]] following the dismal 2011 World Cup campaign for Kenya.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Collins Obuya named Kenya captain|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/kenya-news-collins-obuya-named-kenya-captain-523936|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Obuya named Kenya captain|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2011-07-20-obuya-named-kenya-captain/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=TimesLIVE|language=en-ZA}}</ref> [[Cricket Kenya]] suspended him for two warmup matches ahead of the [[2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier]] after an altercation with his teammate [[Irfan Karim]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Obuya suspended for two matches|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/collins-obuya-suspended-for-two-matches-687339|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-11-09|title=Kenya captain Collin's Obuya banned for assaulting teammate Irfan Karim|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/kenya-captain-collin-s-obuya-banned-for-assaulting-teammate-irfan-karim-33472|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Cricket Country|language=en}}</ref> In December 2013, he resigned as the captain of the Kenyan cricket team after Kenya failed to qualify for the [[2014 ICC World Twenty20]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ians|date=2013-12-12|title=Kenya national cricket captain resigns|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kenya-national-cricket-captain-resigns/article5450755.ece|access-date=2021-07-27|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

In January 2018, he was named in Kenya's squad for the [[2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two]] tournament.<ref name="KenyaWCL2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nation.co.ke/sports/cricket/Cricket-Kenya-hire-Pakistani-match-analyst/434908-4272704-voixf9/index.html |title=Cricket Kenya hire Pakistani match analyst |access-date=25 January 2018 |work=Daily Nation}}</ref> In September 2018, he was named in Kenya's squad for the [[2018 Africa T20 Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/squad/1158618.html |title=Kenya Squad |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref> In October 2018, he was named as the captain of Kenya's squad for the [[2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Three]] tournament in Oman.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/10/20/siblings-lead-team-david-and-collins-obuya-appointed-national-team_c1837890 |title=Siblings lead team: David and Collins Obuya appointed national team coach and captain respectively |work=The Star, Kenya |access-date=20 October 2018}}</ref> Ahead of the tournament, Obuya was ruled out of Kenya's squad due to personal commitments. He was replaced by [[Narendra Kalyan]], with [[Shem Ngoche]] was named captain of the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mobile.nation.co.ke/sports/Kenya-skipper-Obuya-deserts-Cricket-team/1951244-4841540-7ti6hlz/index.html |title=Shock as Kenya skipper deserts team |work=Daily Nation |access-date=9 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001302035/kenya-lock-horns-with-hosts-oman |title=Kenya lock horns with hosts Oman |work=The Standard |access-date=9 November 2018}}</ref>

In May 2019, he was named in Kenya's squad for the [[2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier#Regional Finals|Regional Finals]] of the [[2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier]] tournament in Uganda.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/2019-05-15-former-national-team-captain-back-after-surprise-exit-last-year/ |title=Former national team captain back after surprise exit last year |work=The Star (Kenya) |access-date=15 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1222616 |title=African men in Uganda for T20 showdown |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=18 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Former national team captain back after surprise exit last year|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/2019-05-15-former-national-team-captain-back-after-surprise-exit-last-year/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=The Star|language=en-KE}}</ref> In September 2019, he was named in Kenya's squad for the [[2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier]] tournament in the United Arab Emirates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/2019-09-25-national-team-selection-sparks-controversy/ |title=National team selection sparks controversy |work=The Star (Kenya) |access-date=29 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Dhiren Gondaria, Collins Obuya get Kenya off the mark|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/men-s-t20-wc-qualifier-2019-20-1199473/bermuda-vs-kenya-17th-match-group-a-1199515/match-report|access-date=2021-07-27|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> Ahead of the tournament, the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) named him as the key player in Kenya's squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1451632 |title=Team preview: Kenya |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=14 October 2019}}</ref> He was the leading wicket-taker for Kenya in the tournament, with eleven dismissals in six matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=13311;team=26;type=tournament |title=ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier, 2019/20 - Kenya: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref> In November 2019, he was named in Kenya's squad for the [[2019 Oman Cricket World Cup Challenge League B|Cricket World Cup Challenge League B]] tournament in Oman.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/football/2019-11-16-the-46-year-old-swamibapas-bowler-is-a-surprise-inclusion-in-kenya-team-as-otieno-dropped-again/ |title=The 46-year-old Swamibapa's bowler is a surprise inclusion in Kenya team as Otieno dropped again |work=The Star (Kenya) |access-date=17 November 2019}}</ref>

In October 2021, he was named in Kenya's squad for the Regional Final of the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier]] tournament in Rwanda.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kenya-cricket.com/2021/10/26/patel-back-as-kenya-names-africa-regional-final-squad/ |title=Patel back as Kenya names Africa Regional Final squad |work=Kenya Cricket |date=26 October 2021 |access-date=26 October 2021}}</ref>

== References ==
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