Monthly Archives: May 2005

Cricket on the Lap (or Height) of Himalaya

‘Where do you play cricket, in the Himlayas?’ It”s normal for Nepali cricketers to face such queries during international tours. They always try to convince the curious people by saying the country is not only Himalayas, but the youngsters in this remote district of Humla have different answer: they play cricket on the lap of Himalayas.

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FAN SPEAKS: A Fan’s Recommendations

By Yadumani Gautam Looking back to our cricket team’s recent performance, it looks better. And it’s not only improving but also showing a light for the bright future.

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Dipen Shrestha Scores Century for Asia XI

The lone representative from Nepal in the Under-15 Asia Select XI team, wicket-keeper opener scored a century in the two-day match against KCCA-KPT U-15 team in Karachi of Pakistan yesterday.The match ended in a draw.

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‘Why Rule Change for Nepal?’ Roy Dias

After Nepali coach Roy Dias returned from Bhairahawa disheartened by the news that Nepal wouldn’t play in the Asia Cup, I had a short interview with him for The Kathmandu Post. Here is the full interview.

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Nepal Will NOT Play in Asia Cup 2006

Nepal’s dream of playing One-Day International (ODI) cricket has been shattered with officials failing miserably on the negotiation front, a senior cricket official confirmed here today.

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REACTIONS: Roy Dias, Binod Das & Abid Ali

After Nepal’s historical win against UAE in the three-day match, NepalCricket.com talked with Roy Dias, Syed Abid Ali and Binod Das about the match’s various aspects.

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Binod Inspires for Landmark Victory vs UAE

Nepal team celebrates the fall of ninth UAE wicket. Photo by Bikash Karki/NepalCricket.com On what would be considered as a historical day for the country’s cricket, Nepal achieved a landmark 172-run victory against the best non-Test playing Asian nation United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the TU Cricket Ground.

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The Glory: Nepal vs UAE Scorecard

The final scorecard between Nepal and UAE. Nepal won by the match by 172 runs. Captain Binod Das took five wickets.

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Nepal in Sight of Landmark Victory vs UAE

Raju Basnet of Nepal celebrates his second wickets. Photo: Bikash Karki/NepalCricket.comNepal will begin the third and the last day of the three-day match against United Arab Emirates with hopes of pulling out its first-ever win against the tough opponent at the TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur after taking a lead of 168 runs on the second day.

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Shakti, Sarad Shines for Nepal Against UAE

Nepal ended the first day of the three-day ACC Fast Track Countries Tournament/ICC InterContinental Cup match against United Arab Emirates on a encouraging note at 246/5 here at the TU Cricket Ground Kirtipur.

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Under-17 National League from Friday

The Under-17 National League this year will begin tomorrow in Bhairahawa. This is the first instance for Bhairahawa hosting any national league.

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In Conversation: Robin Singh

The Himalayan Times Interview with Robin Singh, former Indian international and Hong Kong coach.

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Rain Causes Dismaying Draw

Rain allowed only some hours of play as the three-day match between Nepal and Hong Kong ended in the dismaying draw here at the TU Cricket Stadium today.

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Nepal vs Hong Kong Day III Scorecard

The scorecard at the stumps on the final day of the three day match between Nepal and Hong Kong.

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Binod Das Restricts Hong Kong

Binod Das celebrates a catch. He took career best 6/29. Rain allowed a little play, but that was enough for Nepal, inspired by captain Binod Das, to put up a never-before performance against Hong Kong in the second day of the three-day ACC Fast Track Countries & ICC InterContinental Cup match here at the TU Cricket Ground today.

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