Peter Ongondo

Peter Jimmy Carter Ongondo is a Kenyan former cricketer. He is a right-handed batman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.
In 2012, Ongondo was appointed for the coaching staff of Kenya team.

Domestic career

In 2008, Ongondo was selected as captain of the team the Western Chiefs in Kenya's newly formed domestic competition the Sahara Elite League.
Ongondo moved to Chesham Cricket Club in England in 2010 and following his excellent performances on the pitch and his incredible work rate off the pitch he returned for another season in 2011. Due to problems in obtaining a visa, Ongondo was unable to return in 2012 but helped to recommend the club's next overseas player, Nehemiah Odhiambo.

International career

Ongondo made his ODI debut for Kenyan [cricket team|Kenya] against South Africa in 1999-2000. He had to wait two years for his next appearance, where he made a commendable 36 as the number 11 batsman against the West Indies. His was the second highest score by a number 11 in ODI cricket at the time. Ongondo was a regular for the Kenya during the 2000s.