Monthly Archives: September 2006

New President, New Vision

For Binaya Raj Pandey, the newly appointed president of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), there are quite a few things to sort out. The mismanagement and lack of development initiatives in the Nepal cricket’s governing body have long derailed the future of the game. But with Pandey back in power with his experience of efficiently serving it for 39 years as honorary secretary and the knowledge of the demerits of conflicts, the cricketing fraternity of Nepal is hopeful that his appointment will bring back Nepali cricket on the right path.

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CAN Re-shuffled; Pandey New President

National Sports Council (NSC) has appointed a new executive committee for Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) under Binaya Raj Pandey ending Jai Kumar Nath Shah’s 41-year-long reign.

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WC 2011 Qualification Still Possible

Nepal’s fourth-place finish in the ACC Trophy 2006 almost ended its chances of qualifying for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. However, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has thrown a lifeline to Nepal taking a decision to extend the World Cricket League (WCL) thereby opening the doors once again for the qualification.

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ACC Review: Matter of Experience

Nepal’s ACC Trophy 2006 campaign ended in two disappointing defeats. It was more disappointing not because we lost to two better teams – eventual winners UAE and Afghanistan but because we lost the opportunity to play in the Asia Cup and then in the World Cup Qualifying Series. And, also because Hong Kong, whom the Nepali cricket team convincingly defeated in the league round, reach the final of the event earning the rights to play in both tournaments.

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