Monthly Archives: February 2016

Who said what after Nepal v Bangladesh #U19CWC Quarterfinal?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Ujjwal Acharya

Current and former cricketers, and cricket officials praised Nepal U19 team’s performance at the U19 Cricket World Cup despite the loss against Bangladesh. Here are some selection of the comments: National Captain Paras Khadka The passion, hunger and the determination showed by our boys today has given us hope for the days to come ahead. Thank… Posted by Paras Khadka on Friday, February 5, 2016 Former national captain and assistant coach Binod Das Disappointed with the result but proud of the effort put in by the team.. Lots of positives and some great potential to look forward to.. Let's keep our heads high.. Posted by Binod Das on Friday, February 5, 2016 National vice-captain Gyanendra Malla Lost with head held high ,… Read More

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History for Bangladesh, Heartbreak for Nepal

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Ujjwal Acharya

Bangladesh was clear favorite to win on their home ground against Nepal, a qualifier team. Any team’s victory would’ve created a piece of history and it turned out that Bangladesh reached the first-ever semifinal of U19 Cricket World Cup with a tense six-wicket victory over Nepal. Nepal could’ve become the first Associate nation to reach the semifinal – an opportunity now left with Namibia who plays India in second quarterfinals on Saturday. Nepal elected to bat first and scored 211 for 9 in 50 overs with captain Raju Rijal getting 72 off 80 balls. Bangladesh went down to 98/4 in 28 overs before Zakir Hasan (75 not out) and captain Mehidy Hasan (55 not out) safely rescued the team to register… Read More

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Undefeated India’s harsh lessons for Nepal in #U19CWC

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Ujjwal Acharya

Having already qualified for quarterfinals, Nepal had nothing to lose against India than a match (and possibly a weaker team in next round), but had a possibility of registering the biggest ever victory at the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup history. It didn’t happen this time as India taught Nepal a few lessons of cricket by completely thrashing the neighbour by 7 wickets at Mirpur in televised match. Nepal labored hard to get 169/8 in fog-delayed 48 overs match, and India reached the target in just 18.1 overs losing three wickets. (c) ICC Opener Rishabh Pant hit a whirlwind 78 off 24 balls as India topped Group D and captain Islan Kishan got 52. The pair added 124 in just 9.1 overs demolishing… Read More

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