They're an African tribe known for their hunting culture and proud warrior traditions.
But the Maasai tribesmen of southern Kenya have put down their spears and shown the world that they are just as skillful with cricket bats.
A group of warriors played against the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) as part of a cricket tournament in the wilds of Laikipia county, southern Kenya.
The two-day tournament, dubbed 'Last Male Standing', is an annual charity event which aims to raise awareness for the plight of the northern white rhino
Hunting for wickets: Maasai warriors team up with British Army for a two-day charity tournament on the Kenyan plains
Maasai tribesmen in southern Kenya has swapped their hunting spears for cricket bats
They took part in a two-day cricket tournament dubbed 'Last Male Standing'
The tournament is designed to raise awareness about the plight of the critically endangered northern rhinos
Today there is only one remaining male northern white rhino who needs 24-hour armed protection
By Luke Barnes For Mailonline
19 June 2017
They're an African tribe known for their hunting culture and proud warrior traditions.
But the Maasai tribesmen of southern Kenya have put down their spears and shown the world that they are just as skillful with cricket bats.
A group of warriors played against the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) as part of a cricket tournament in the wilds of Laikipia county, southern Kenya.
The two-day tournament, dubbed 'Last Male Standing', is an annual charity event which aims to raise awareness for the plight of the northern white rhino.
Widespread poaching has destroyed much of Africa's rhino population. In the 1960s there were roughly 2,300 northern white rhinos left in the public. By 1984 that number had dwindled to 15.
Today, the only remaining male northern white rhino is found at the 90,000 acre Ol-Pejeta Conservancy, where the cricket tournament was held.
Sudan, 43, has to be protected round-the-clock by armed guards, because poachers are determined to take his ivory horn.
In a publicity stunt, Sudan recently 'joined' Tinder, as a way to help raise $9 million towards breeding methods.
The money raised by the 'Last Male Standing' event will also go towards ongoing research as a way to save the species from extinction.
Francis Ole Meshami, captain of the Maasai Cricket Warriors, watches the ball bounce towards him on the Kenyan plains
The Maasai were taking part in a two day tournament with the British Army Training Unit Kenya
Members of the Maasai Cricket Warrior pose with the last surviving northern male white rhino, named 'Sudan'
The tournament was designed to raise awareness about the plight of Sudan, who needs 24-hour protection from poachers
The rhino population of Africa has been catastrophically devastated by poachers over the last few decades
The tournament was played in the wilds of Laikipia county's 90,000 acre Ol-Pejeta Conservancy
The tournament was also designed to show the global reach of cricket
The event organisers hope to raise more than 1 million Kenyan shillings from this year's tournament
A Maasai warrior celebrates. The Maasai warriors occupy a total land area of around 160,000 acres in Kenya and Tanzania
The Maasai are a semi-nomadic people who have lived for decades under a communal land system
Their traditional pastoral lifestyles have become increasingly difficult to maintain due to the modern world
Jaz England of the British Army Training Unit Kenya cricket team plays against the Maasai Cricket Warriors team
A Maasai cricketer straps his leg protection on as he prepares to play
The British Army keeps a training unit in Kenya as part a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the Kenyan government
A Maasai cricketer puts on his gloves. He has a special braided belt for the occasion containing the Union Jack
The Maasai have become famous for their traditional red garments
Maasai society is now facing many social-economic and political challenges
It is hoped the charity will raise awareness and money about the plight of the northern white rhinos
Read more: Maasai warriors team up with British Army for cricket | Daily Mail Online
But the Maasai tribesmen of southern Kenya have put down their spears and shown the world that they are just as skillful with cricket bats.
A group of warriors played against the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) as part of a cricket tournament in the wilds of Laikipia county, southern Kenya.
The two-day tournament, dubbed 'Last Male Standing', is an annual charity event which aims to raise awareness for the plight of the northern white rhino
Hunting for wickets: Maasai warriors team up with British Army for a two-day charity tournament on the Kenyan plains
Maasai tribesmen in southern Kenya has swapped their hunting spears for cricket bats
They took part in a two-day cricket tournament dubbed 'Last Male Standing'
The tournament is designed to raise awareness about the plight of the critically endangered northern rhinos
Today there is only one remaining male northern white rhino who needs 24-hour armed protection
By Luke Barnes For Mailonline
19 June 2017
They're an African tribe known for their hunting culture and proud warrior traditions.
But the Maasai tribesmen of southern Kenya have put down their spears and shown the world that they are just as skillful with cricket bats.
A group of warriors played against the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) as part of a cricket tournament in the wilds of Laikipia county, southern Kenya.
The two-day tournament, dubbed 'Last Male Standing', is an annual charity event which aims to raise awareness for the plight of the northern white rhino.
Widespread poaching has destroyed much of Africa's rhino population. In the 1960s there were roughly 2,300 northern white rhinos left in the public. By 1984 that number had dwindled to 15.
Today, the only remaining male northern white rhino is found at the 90,000 acre Ol-Pejeta Conservancy, where the cricket tournament was held.
Sudan, 43, has to be protected round-the-clock by armed guards, because poachers are determined to take his ivory horn.
In a publicity stunt, Sudan recently 'joined' Tinder, as a way to help raise $9 million towards breeding methods.
The money raised by the 'Last Male Standing' event will also go towards ongoing research as a way to save the species from extinction.
Read more: Maasai warriors team up with British Army for cricket | Daily Mail Online
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