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World Cup Cricket 2003 was indeed a fairy tale story for Kenya. Kenya was one of the weakest teams in that tournament but Kenya could make into the semi-final. This was the greatest performance ever from any non-test playing country. However, this time, even the most optimistic Kenyan supporter is expecting any significant success in World Cup Cricket 2007. SO, there is very little possibility of any fairy tale story for Kenya.

Reuters reported:

The home side defeated Scotland by eight wickets in the final of the tournament featuring the non-test nations who will take part in the ninth World Cup.

"As far as we are concerned, we have won our World Cup. Our opponents have taken a note after emerging as the top associate member, which should work against us at the World Cup. But our victory has given us confidence and boosted our morale," vice-captain Thomas Odoyo, named man-of-the-match twice during the tournament, told reporters.

Kenya will play in group C in St Lucia with England, New Zealand and Canada.

"England are enjoying top form at the moment while New Zealand are arguably the world's second most disciplined side after Australia. The only team we are sure to beat is Canada," said Odoyo.

No offense but I am not sure like Odoyo that Kenya would be able to defeat Canada easily. Last night, Canada almost defeated Bangladesh in a One Day match. Well, one thing Kenya has is a fairy tale history. In 1996 World Cup, Kenya shocked the world by defeating West Indies. So, let us see if the magic of fairy tale touches again Kenya or not.