Author Archives: Ujjwal Acharya

Birgunj Defeats Nepalgunj

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Ujjwal Acharya

Sanjam Regmi scored a half-century and took three wickets as Region No 2 Birgunj defeated Region No 5 Nepalgunj by 58 runs at the TU Ground. Birgunj scored 197/7 in 50 overs with Sanjam scoring unbeaten 56 and Shovakant Pandey getting another half-century of the innings. Nepalgunj opener Mahesh Chhetri continued his good form for 52 but rest of the batsmen failed as they were bowled out for 139 in 45.3 overs.

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Raju Basnet Completes 50 Scalps

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Ujjwal Acharya

Records are made to break: for there are some records that could not be broken by any mean – like the first bowler to reach 50 wickets in the national league cricket and that record will always stay with Raju Basnet. Raju, representing Region No 3 Kathmandu since the inception of the region based national league back in 2001, became the first bowler to claim 50 wickets when he returned with career best 5/15 against Region No 2 Birgunj at the TU Cricket Ground on Sunday.

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Big Innings For Nepali Women

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Ujjwal Acharya

Women’s cricket has not flourished in Nepal or globally so it hardly draws any attention. But Tuesday is going to be a big day for women’s cricket in Nepal as teams from Baitadi, Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa and Kathmandu will play a first-ever national championship. And the girls are up to it. After breaking national records in high-jump and triple-jump, Keshari Chaudhary, a school girl from Nepalgunj, is trying her tryst with cricket.

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Cricket Academies Going Good

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Ujjwal Acharya

As cricket continues to grow as sports and craze of people increases craze, the training centers in Kathmandu have started being filled with enthusiastic trainees dreaming of stardom.

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Sanath Jayasuriya: The Smiling Marauder

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Ujjwal Acharya

Sanath Jayasuriya is no new name to cricket. After rising to fame in 1996 World Cup, the Sri Lankan left-hander has been one of the best players in contemporary cricket. There are quite a few records in the name of Jayasuriya which make him a legend of the game.

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Bullet to Ball: A Blind Man’s Pitch

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Ujjwal Acharya

“There is nothing impossible in the world.” As he said these words in front of a gathering of people most of whom couldn’t see him, he was greeted by thunderous applause. Those clapping either knew that the speaker had proved his words or were enthusiastic about what was coming next.

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WC 2007: The Inclusion of Minnows

Posted on March 14, 2007 by Ujjwal Acharya

Australia versus Scotland! Will you watch this World Cup game? Most of the cricket fans, unless they want to enjoy some fireworks from the Aussie batsmen, won’t probably bother staying up late to watch the game.

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CAN Set to Begin Works at Mulpani

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) is set to begin works at the Mulpani for the cricketing facilities after Asian Cricket Council (ACC) agreed to release the initial budget of US$ 100,000 recently, a senior cricket official confirmed.

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Paresh Lohani: The Resurrection

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Paresh Lohani’s century in the first innings against Singapore was a kind of resurrection for the long-serving national cricketer. His 103 not only made him the only batsman to score two centuries for Nepal but also justified the faith of the team management on him.

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Nepal looks to spoil UAE’s applecart

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Nepal’s three-day cricket match against UAE at the latter’s home is a nervous outing for the two teams looking for a kind of revenge. UAE is the team on top — winning the earlier versions of ACC Premier League twice and one-day ACC Trophy thrice and Nepal is the only team in the region that can threat its domination.

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WC 2011 Qualification Still Possible

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

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

Posted on September 4, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

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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Akash Gupta: Sky is the Limit

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Three years ago, Akash Gupta would have laughed at anyone suggesting that he might be selected for the national cricket team. But on Tuesday, he broke into the national squad for the ACC Trophy 2006 to become the latest addition to the jewels of cricketers the country boasts of.

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U-19 Cricketers Awarded Motorbikes

Posted on March 16, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Better late than never! The Under-19 cricket team’s members got a big boost today as each of them received a Bajaj CT100 motorbike for their Plate Championship winning performance in the U-19 Cricket World Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Rotary to Award Cricketers

Posted on March 8, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Three Nepali cricketers from the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup Plate Championship winning team would receive a 150cc Pulsar Motorcycle for their performance in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Rotary Club of Nagarjun announced here today in a press conference.

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U-19 WC: Nepal v Ireland Scorecard

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Nepal defeated Ireland by 60 runs in the last match of the group match. Sharad Vesawkar was declared man of the match for his unbeaten 82 runs.

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U-19 WC: Nepal v England Scorecard

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

England defeated Nepal by 77 runs to begin the U-19 World Cup in style. Captain Moeen Ali was the man of the match. Scorecard:

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Mission Lanka II

Posted on February 5, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Expectations and aims are higher than the mountains; yet the youth cricketers of the country are capable of winning hearts overcoming the challenges thrown by cricket-cultured nations in the Youth World Cup in Sri Lanka.

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Interviews: Roy Dias & Kanishka Chaugai

Posted on February 5, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

For Roy Dias, the inspirational coach of the Nepali cricket team for the last five years, this year’s U-19 World Cup is going to be a different one. Under him, Nepal has done well, but this year’s performance will be watched by his countrymen and that may have a huge bearing on his future. Talking to the CityPost, he acknowledged that he is under more pressure and is hoping that the players won’t let him down. Excerpts:

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All-rounders Set to Provide Balance

Posted on February 4, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

In the game of cricket, all-rounder always has a second chance – either with the bat or the ball or even with the gloves on. Three of the team members of the Nepali U-19 side for the Youth World Cup in Sri Lanka have the caliber to bring win with their contribution in either of the departments.

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Experienced Stars Expected to Shine

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Nepal is fielding a strong batting lineup in the U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka with three of the batsmen already an indispensable part of the national squad.

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Spinners Look to Turn Balls, & Matches

Posted on January 29, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Turning balls can turn the game; and that’s what Nepali spinners are looking forward to doing for their country when the U-19 Cricket World Cup begins in Colombo on February 5.

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Inexperienced Pace Trio Gears Up for Challenge

Posted on January 27, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

When Nepali youngsters begin their U-19 Cricket World Cup journey for the fourth time on February 5 in Sri Lanka, they would be nervous about how their fast bowlers would perform.

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U-19 Team Departs for Sri Lanka

Posted on January 15, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Nepali U-19 team departed for Colombo, Sri Lanka for a fortnight-long training and participation in the Under-19 Youth World Cup with the hopes of reaching the super league stage.

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Malaysia Proposed Host for ACC Trophy

Posted on January 12, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Nepal’s hopes of hosting the ACC Trophy this year received a big blow as Asian Cricket Council’s Development Committee proposed Malaysia to host the cricket event yesterday.

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