Nairobi, March 24 -- Kenya all-rounder Collins Obuya, who played a heroic role in their dream ICC Men's World Cup 2003 campaign, on Sunday announced his retirement after a 23-year-old international career.

The 42-year-old Obuya, who had made his international debut back in 2001 against the West Indies, called it a day after featuring in his side's 106-run defeat against Uganda in the third-place play-off of the African Games. A prolific performer to the last, he was Kenya's leading run-getter in the tournament, with 184 runs from five innings.

"I have decided to retire from the game after 23 years. It's been a big honour playing for Kenya," Obuya stated after the game as quoted by ICC.

"I want to thank everyone, my teammates and my fam...