Monthly Archives: November 2005

Challenges Amidst Sweet Memoirs

Recently concluded ACC U-19 Cup cricket tournament has been common topic of discussion through out the country. People from every walk of life are praising the performance of Nepalese boys and talking about the future of Nepalese cricket. These boys have now become national hero.

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ICC Supremos Praise Nepal’s Success

Ehsan Mani, the president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and CEO Malcolm Speed praised Nepal’s performance in the age-group level and hoped that the country would translate the success in the senior level as well.

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ICC Dev Comm Members in Kathmandu

President of International Cricket Council (ICC) arrived Kathmandu on Tuesday while CEO Malcolm Speed and other members of the ICC Development Committee arrived on Wednesday for the committee’s meeting to be held on Nov 24 and Nov 15.

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U-19 Cricket Team Get Cash Boost

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) awarded Sarad Vesawkar and Amrit Bhattarai a motorbike each while also providing each of 17 members of the team Rs. 15,000 cash for winning the ACC U-19 Cup.

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Youth World Cup Groups/Schedule

Nepal filled the last remaining spot in the Youth World Cup 2006 by winning the ACC U-19 Cup. Nepal join England, Zimbabwe and Ireland in Group D and will play the first match agaisnt England, who coincidently, has played against Nepal in every of last four Youth World Cup, on February 6. Here is the groups, provisional schedule, Nepal’s record in Youth World Cups and more.

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We Are The Best In Region

Chit-chat with Roy Dias Roy Luke Dias has been Nepal’s coach for the last five years. The former Sri Lankan international, who had coached Sri Lanka in 1999 World Cup, has been instrumental in Nepali cricket’s progress on the field. On Saturday, the 53-year-old coach added another feather to his cap as the Nepali Under-19 team won the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) U-19 Cup cricket tournament for the third consecutive time. After the victory, the CityPost published a little chat with him:

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Celebrating the Victory!

Kaniska receives winners’ trophy from ACC CEO Ashraful Haq. More photos from the final.

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Nepal Completes Historic Hattrick

Nepal lifted the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Cup cricket tournament for the third successive time defeating Malaysia by seven wickets in the final played at the TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.

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Nepal Win ACC U-19 Cup: Scorecard

Nepal won the ACC Under-19 Cup defeating Malaysia by 7 wickets at the TU Cricket Ground. Bantu Bataju, who took 5/28, was man of the match.

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Nepal Look to Repeat, Malaysia to Revenge

Nepal want to repeat the result of last eight years while Malaysia want to turn the table around for the revenge as the two team meet in the final of the ACC U-19 Cup cricket tournament for the third consecutive time.

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Nepal Face Malaysia in the Final

Same old story again! Nepal and Malaysia will play the final of the ACC U-19 Cup for the third consecutive time. Nepal will be hoping to repeat the performance of last two years while Malaysia look to avenge. On Thursday, Nepal defeated Kuwait by 9 wickets while Malaysia edged Qatar by 60 runs in the semifinals.

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Semifinal: Nepal v Kuwait Scorecard

Nepal entered the final of the ACC U-19 Cup to set date, for the third time in row, against Malaysia by defeating Kuwait by 9 wickets. The scorecard:

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Nepal Into Semi With 100-run Win

Nepal entered the semifinals of the ACC U-19 Cup cricket tournament with an impressive 100-run victory over Singapore at the TU Cricket Ground today.

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Nepal v Singapore Scorecard

Nepal entered the semifinal defeating Singapore by 100 runs at the TU Cricket Ground. The scorecard:

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Malaysia, Qatar & Kuwait Enter Semi

Nepal, Malaysia, Qatar and Kuwait, all the seeded nations and the group winners in the league round entered the semifinal of the ACC U-19 Cup. The four were also the semifinalists in the last ACC U-19 Cup in Karachi, Pakistan. In semifinal, Nepal will play Kuwait at TU Ground while Qatar and Malaysia lock horns at Tundikhel.

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ACC U-19 Cup Hosting Excellent

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Development Officer Iqbal Sikandar praised the organization of ACC U-19 Cup at the official reception at the Hotel Soaltee Crown Plaza this evening.

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UAE, Singapore & Hong Kong into QF

UAE made an easy work upon Afghanistan; Singapore defeated Oman and Hong Kong thrashed Saudi Arabia in the do-or-die matches to enter the quarterfinals of the ACC U-19 Cup.

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Bahrain into QF; Thai Stun Qatar

Bahrain confirmed a place in last eight while Malaysia and Kuwait topped the groups with third wins. Qatar was stunned by Thailand on the fifth day of the ACC U-19 Cup.

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Deaf Team Leaves for Lucknow

The national cricket team of deafs today left for Lucknow, India to participate in the Second Cricket World Cup for Deaf scheduled to begin on Nov 17.

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Happy Officials Debate Nationality

By Purushottam Kattel As we are midway through the ACC U-19 Cup cricket tournament, coaches and officials from different participating countries are delighted with the way the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has been organizing the tournament till date and are spellbound by the ‘wonderful’ cricketing weather as well as grounds and pitches.

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Malaysia, Kuwait join Nepal, Qatar in QF

Kuwait and Malaysia confirmed their places in the quarterfinals from Saturday’s results despite not playing any match on the day. With them, four teams have already qualified for the last eight- the other two teams being Nepal and Qatar.

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Second Win for Qatar, Kuwait; S Arabia win

Qatar & Kuwait recorded their second win in the tournament almost ensuring their entry to the knock-out stage of the ACC U-19 Cup. Qatar thrashed Oman while Kuwait proved win against Afghanistan wasn’t a fluke with win over UAE. Saudi Arabia overcame Maldives challenge.

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Nepal, Malaysia, UAE & Oman Win

Nepal, UAE and Malaysia registered easy victory while Thailand fell four runs short against Oman’s total on the second day of the ACC U-19 Cup.

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Nepal vs Brunei: Scorecard

Nepal defeated Brunei by 10 wickets today to enter quarterfinal of the ACC U-19 Cup. Amrit Bhattarai and Ratan Rauniyar receives man of the match.

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Nepal, Qatar, Malaysia & Kuwait Win

Nepal, Qatar, Malaysia and Kuwait each registered a huge win on the first day of the ACC U-19 Cup.

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