Top 10 Best Associate Players in One Day Internationals

2. Steve Tikolo (Kenya 1996-2014)

Steve Tikolo is widely regarded as he best player never to play test cricket because he played for an associate nation Kenya. But he had the talent and ability to take on the biggest and best players in his time. His contributions to Kenyan cricket are immense and he was responsible for the demand to give Kenya test cricket status in 2003.

Tikolo is a top order batsman and a gentle off spin bowler. Along with Maurice Odumbe, he laid the foundation for Kenya to become a giant killer in One day cricket. He is a attacking batsman who is technically perfect and can also hit big shots if necessary. Tikolo captained Kenya in the 1999 and the 2003 World cups where Kenya reached semifinals. Tikolo was also part of the 1996 World cup team that beat West Indies in Pune, he top scored with 29 for Kenya.

With the downfall of Kenyan Cricket Association and recent withdrawal of ODI status from Kenya, Tikolo never actually got a chance to prove his talent in a big way. But he did prove himself in every other way possible with every chance he got to play at the highest level during his career.