Monthly Archives: July 2016

Nepal’s historic Lords’ appearance brings victory against MCC

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Ujjwal Acharya

Every time Nepal cricket gets a global stage, it leaves no stone unturned to prove that it has the potential to become a global cricketing power. It was the same story on July 19, when Nepal XI took Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at the Lords’ Cricket Ground, also known as the Mecca of Cricket. For the record, Nepal bowled out MCC for 176 to register a 41-run win after scoring 217 for 8 in 50 overs. But, the match result isn’t as important as Nepal’s appearance at the Lords’ as it’s an honor & recognition for an Associate nation whose cricket board remains suspended by ICC. “All those years [of playing cricket], we never dreamed that we will get a… Read More

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ICC Delegation to Visit Nepal

Posted on July 1, 2016 by icc

The International Cricket Council’s Full Council meeting in Edinburgh, England on Thursday unanimously ratified the suspension of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar also announced that an ICC delegation will visit Nepal before October this year to assess the situation. The 53-member Full Council also unanimously ratified the suspension of the USA Cricket Association (USACA). Manohar announced that ICC delegations comprising Board Directors and senior management will visit the Nepal and USA to meet with the relevant stakeholders and provide an update during the October meetings. “Both Nepal and the US are important Members of the ICC as they have tremendous talent and potential. The ICC, as part of its game and market development strategy, will… Read More

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