Three members of the U19 cricket team scheduled to participate in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup received equipment sponsorship from two Indian sports goods and equipment manufacturers — Talwar Sports and Ranger Sports.
Talwar Sports sponsored wicketkeeper-batsman Subash Khakurel and batsman Rajesh Pulami Magar, while bowler Ram Naresh Giri got sponsorship from Ranger Sports for two years.
Red Cherry Sports Management Pvt Ltd led the negotiation for the sponsorship.
Apoorva Srivastava, the first secretary of Indian Embassy to Nepal handed over the sports kits to the players. Talwar Director Dhiraj Talwar and Rangers Director Rajvir Singh and members of the Red Cherry were also present on the occasion.
Red Cherry Director Manish Sakhalkhar said that they would provide unlimited kits to the players if needed.
“We have not mentioned the actual amount of sponsorship in the contract, but we are committed to provide as many goods as the players need over the next two years,” said Sakhalkhar adding they would replace any damaged gears immediately.
Srivastava said Indian Embassy was committed to help Nepali cricket. “We are dedicated in the development of this game in Nepal,” said Srivastava adding a tie-up between the two cricket governing bodies of Nepal and India was essential.