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Batting woes continue as Oman beat Nepal by 6 wickets

The batting woes continued for Nepal on the second day of the World Cricket League Division 2 that resulted in a loss against Oman. Asked to bat first, Nepal were bundled out for 138 in 46 overs. Oman needed 35.1 overs to register a victory losing four wickets on the way. Nepal saw a few batsmen get a start but their failure to convert the start into big score. Sharad Vesawkar (22), Dipendra Singh Airee (20), Dilip Nath (19), Paras Khadka (17) and Rohit Paudel (14) all got two-digit score but didn’t stay long to stablize Nepal’s innings. Sompal Kami hit a few shots to make 17 not out to give something to bowl for. Pacer Kaleemullah took 4/28 in… Read More

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WCL Div 2: Nepal hungry for next step

Nepal is taking on hosts Namibia in the opening fixture of ICC World Cricket League Division 2 on February 8. With top two teams, getting spots in the World Cup Qualifiers next month in Zimbabwe, Nepal has its eye set on the top prize. Speaking to media on the eve of the opening fixture, skipper Paras Khadka said the team is all set to convert all the hard-work in practice into the performance. “We have trained hard for this and the time has come to perform. It is not easy with opponents being strong too. So, we will take one game at a time,” said Khadka. Nepal has been struggling with the batting in recent international fixtures but Khadka is… Read More

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Mixed results for Nepal in WCL Div 2 preparation tour

Nepal’s preparation for the upcoming ICC World Cricket League Division 2 ended with mixed results after a loss in third and final preparatory match against the UAE ‘A’ on February 2. Nepal won two and lost one against the same opponents. In the first match played on January 30, Nepal registered a 25 run victory after bundling out home team for 221 in 48.4 overs. Skipper Paras Khadka bagged 5-wicket haul while U-19 skipper Dipendra Singh Airee helped him with 3 wickets. Earlier, Nepal posted 246 in 49.3 overs. Opener Dilip Nath top-scored with 60 runs off 61 balls while Rohit Kumar Paudel chipped in valuable 43 runs in the middle. Karan KC’s 16-ball-35 with 4 fours and 2 sixes… Read More

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ACC release calendar of events for 2018

Nepal will play the Asia Cup Qualifiers in September, according to calendar of events for 2018 released by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The Asia Cup Qualifiers, to be hosted by India, will be six-team event with Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Singapore, and UAE with the winner qualifying for the Asia Cup 2018 later the same month. The participants are 6 best ranked Associate teams in Asia. The winner will join five Asian Test nations – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, for the Asia Cup 2018. The winner will also qualify for the Emerging Teams’ Asia Cup in December, 2018 that will be the contest between U23 teams of Test nation and the national team of qualifiers. Participation… Read More

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Bought by Delhi Daredevils, Sandeep becomes first Nepali cricketer in IPL

Sandeep Lamichhanee becomes the first Nepali cricketer to be drafted in by an Indian Premier League team as the Delhi Daredevils bought the 17-year-old Nepali leg-spinner for his base price of INRs 20 lakh (NRs. 32 lakh) at the IPL Auction on January 28. When Sandeep was presented for the bid, only Delhi Daredevils, coached by former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, put a bid on him. This is @IamSandeep25 moment in #IPLAuction when he was bought by @DelhiDaredevils for NRs. 32 lakh. Congratulations Sandeep & best of luck! @NepalCricket pic.twitter.com/J4CvbD4HpY — Ujjwal Acharya (@UjjwalAcharya) January 28, 2018 The first Nepali player in the history of the Vivo IPL! It gives us great pleasure to welcome the 17-year-old leg-spinner @IamSandeep25 into… Read More

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ICC delegation to visit Nepal for progress discussions

A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) will arrive in Nepal this weekend to progress discussions aimed at enabling the reinstatement of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) to ICC membership. The objective of the visit, led by ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja, is to agree on the final steps to getting Nepal’s suspension lifted and reinstated into membership of the ICC. This involves, amongst other things, the adoption of an updated Constitution which all parties agree is needed to lay a solid foundation for the good governance of the sport in Nepal. Over the last twelve months, the ICC has worked closely with the Nepal Advisory Group (NAG) which comprises representatives of CAN, the Nepal Government and the broader… Read More

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U19 batsman Rohit Paudel named for WCL Div 2

Rohit Kumar Paudel has been inducted in the 14-men squad for the upcoming ICC World Cricket League Division 2 slated for February 8-15, 2018 in Namibia.  The U19 middle order batsmen was in a rich form during recently concluded Everest Premier League (EPL) and his performance is rewarded with a spot in Paras Khadka-led squad. In EPL 2017, Batting as a finisher for Bhairahawa Gladiators, Paudel played memorable innings against international bowlers twice his age bailing his team from tricky situations to victory. “I am very happy, obviously,” he told Republica daily. “I always take one match at a time. I know it is difficult to prepare knowing that there are not many selection matches happening in Nepal, but I don’t think… Read More

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IPL probable Sandeep focused on WCL Div 2

Nepali spin sensation Sandeep Lamichhane has hit another landmark in his high flying career. The 17-year-old teenager is amongst hundreds of cricketers who will go under the hammer on January 27 and 28 for the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite being one of the only two associate players to go into the auction, Sandeep is fully focused on his national duty. Nepal is playing ICC World Cricket League Division 2 from February 6 to 16 in Namibia. Along with the hosts, Nepal will be facing Oman, Canada, UAE and Kenya in order to open up pathway for the ICC World Cup 2019. Sandeep, who had missed the deadline for the IPL auction had to call for help in order to get into the… Read More

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सोचेजस्तो छैन तयारी (विनोद पाण्डे, कान्तिपुर)

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेटमा नेपाली क्रिकेटको सर्वोच्च निकाय निलम्बनमा परेको असर कतिसम्म छ भने त्यो वर्तमान राष्ट्रिय टोलीलाई हेरे पुग्छ । नेपाली क्रिकेटको भविष्यसँग जोडिएको विश्व क्रिकेट लिग डिभिजन २ नजिकिए पनि नेपाली टोलीको तयारीले सोचेअनुरुप गति लिन सकेको छैन । क्यान निलम्बनमा परेका कारण नेपालको राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट टोलीको तयारी आईसीसीकै भरमा; नेपालले लामो अनुबन्धन दिन नसक्दा भारतका मोन्टी देशाई केही दिनअघि मात्र ब्याटिङ प्रशिक्षक भएर अफगानिस्तान लागे । थप समाचारका लागि यहाँ थिच्नुहोस् ।

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2018 WCL Div 2 Schedule Announced

Nepal will take on hosts Namibia in the curtain-raiser of the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 at Affies Park, Windhoek (WAP) on February 8, 2018. The six-team tournament – also consisting Kenya, Canada, Oman and UAE – is the qualifier for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018. The top two team from Division 2 will be the final two teams in the 10-nation WC Qualifier to be played in Zimbabwe in March. The WC Qualifier in Zimbabwe will be battled by 10 teams – West Indies, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Netherlands, PNG, Afghanistan, Scotland and Hong Kong – with two finalists claiming the grand prize of the the World Cup qualification. Also on the stake is three ODI status –… Read More

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DPL 2: Far West awaits generation-next Kathmandu

The second edition of much awaited Dhangadhi Premier League is set to roll from March 31 at the SSP Ground in Dhangadhi. Initially scheduled for third week of January, the tournament was postponed after the fixture congestion due to National team’s poor performance in the WCLC. The team failed to stay in Top four of WCLC and hence will need to appear in Division 2. In order to book a place for World Cup Qualifiers, top two position in Division 2 is mandatory. The scorching heat of Dhangadhi awaits six teams to face off again but with some tweaks, which will certainly develop the game in many ways. This time, the organizers have introduced 2 quota for foreign players. Emulating… Read More

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Sagar, Binod axed from national team

Nepal announced a preliminary squad of 21 players for the ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournamnet to be held in Namibia from February 6 to 16, 2018. The ICC WCL Div 2 teams include Canada, Oman, Kenya, UAE, Nepal and Namibia. Sagar Pun and Binod Bhandari, two prominent players of the national team, failed to make to the preliminary squad. The selections were made by ICC’s representative Aminul Islam, head coach of the Nepal cricket team Jagat Tamata and captain Paras Khadka. U-19 players Rashid Khan, Kishore Mahato, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, and Anil Kumar Sah have been included in the squad. Similarly, right-handed opening batsman Sunil Dhamala and middle-order batsman Sidhhant Lohani have made a comeback in the team after… Read More

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Hong Kong register win as Nepal batted poorly in WCLC

Nepal lost to Hong Kong by 83 runs in the ICC World Cricket League Championship round six match at the Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok. Spinner Ehsan Khan registered his career-best figures of five wickets for 17 runs wrapping up the last five batsmen after pace bowlers Aizaz Khan and Tanwir Afzal dent early blows to the Nepal chase. Aizaz Khan was the enforcer-in-chief claiming important wickets inducing poor shot selections. Skipper Paras Khadka made the top-score for Nepal with 26 runs to his name including three fours, before falling prey to an inswinging delivery. Nepal’s vice-captain Gyanendra Malla had a decent start but failed to capitalize as he was dismissed mistiming an uppish drive on an Aizaz delivery on… Read More

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Haq’s ton as Pakistan U23 beat Nepal by 6 wickets

Imam ul Haq of Pakistan scored unbeaten 105 as Pakistan U23 beat Nepal by 6 wickets in the first match of the ACC Emerging Teams Cup 2017 at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground, Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh on March 27. 22-year-old Haq, whose uncle Inzamam ul Haq was one of the greatest batsmen for Pakistan, carried the bat throughout the innings as Pakistan U23 chased Nepal’s 180/9 with 29 balls remaining. Nepal’s bowlers struggled with bowling as the Pakistani openers, Imran Butt (20) and Haq racked up 67 runs in 17 overs. Haris Sohail (17), Mohammad Rizwan (10) and Hussail Talat (0) were other batsmen out as Haq ensured that he kept an end intact and runs… Read More

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नेपाल–केन्या भिडन्तका इतिहास (विनोद पाण्डे, कान्तिपुर)

विश्व क्रिकेट लिग च्याम्पियनसिपमा नेपाल र केन्या शनिबार र सोमबार भिड्दै छन् । पाँच पटक एकदिवसीय विश्वकपमा प्रतिस्पर्धा गरिसकेको केन्याले ५० ओभरमा नेपालसँग भएका दुवै खेल जितेको छ । अभ्यास खेलसमेत हेर्ने हो भने केन्यासँग लगातार तीन खेल हारिसकेको छ । तर ट्वान्टी–२० मा भने केन्यामाथि दुई खेलमै नेपालले विजय पाएको छ । केन्याले सन् २००७ र नेपालले २०१४ मा ट्वान्टी–२० विश्वकप खेलेको थियो । थप समाचारका लागि यहाँ थिच्नुहोस् ।

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Gyanendra misses century but guides Nepal to victory over Rajwada

Skipper Gyanendra Malla scored a half century as Nepal registered a 83-run victory over Rajwada Cricket Team in their second practice match at the Gautam Buddha University Ground in Greater Noida, New Delhi today. Put into bat first, Nepal scored a fighting total of 247-7 in allotted 50 overs and packed Rajwada for 164 runs in 37.3 overs. National team vice-captain Malla, who had scored 104 runs against the same team in their 47-run defeat in the first match on Monday, fell five runs short of century. He hit eight boundaries and a six. Nepal made a brilliant start with the bat as Malla added 93 runs with fellow opener Sunil Dhamala, who was the second highest run getter with… Read More

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Gyanendra hits 104, yet Rajwada beats Nepal

A century from stand-in skipper Gyanendra Malla failed to avert Nepal’s defeat as it went down by 47 runs against Rajwada Cricket Team on Sunday in its first practice match of India tour at the Gautam Buddha University Ground in Greater Noida, India. Nepal is in a week-long tour of India as part of preparation for its upcoming match against Kenya to be held on March 11 and 13 at TU ground, Kirtipur. However, the team is without skipper Paras Khadka since he is recuperating after undergoing appendicitis surgery on February 18. He will join the national team training after the team returns home on March 3. Chasing 282-run target set by Rajwada after losing the toss, Nepal was bowled… Read More

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Unbeatable Panchakanya Tez wins Wai Wai Everest Premier League T20

In one of the most exciting match of the Wai Wai Everest Premier League (EPL) Twenty20, Aasif Sheikh hit an unbeaten century to help Panchakanya Tez defeat Colors X-Factors to lift the title. Teenager Aasif hit 111 in 64 balls with 7 fours and 8 sixes as Panchakanya Tez amassed 171/4 in 20 overs. Colors X-Factors were bundled out for 131 in 17.3 overs for a comprehensive 40-run victory for the title and Rs. 500,000 winner’s cheque. Aasif reached his 100 from 85 with three consecutive sixes – a rare feat! Batting first, Tez lost captain Sharad Vesawkar (2) cheaply in the first over bowled by Avinash Karn. But Aasif was flying high adding 31 with Karan KC (5) and… Read More

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Clarke invites Sandeep to train in Australia

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has reportedly invited Nepali young leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane to train in his academy – the Michael Clarke Cricket Academy (MCCA) – in Sydney, Australia. “Clarke has invited me to play in his Academy, I have proposed September,” the 16-year-old spinner told Kantipur daily. “It’s a big opportunity for me to play in MCCA; it would be very good experience and I will learn a lot.” Clarke was impressed with Sandeep – who was reported as Nepali Share Warne after his bowling in the U19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh – while captaining Kowloon Cantons in the HK T20 Blitz last week. Sandeep played under his captaincy. During the tournament, Sandeep developed a good rapport with… Read More

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ICC plans two-tier Test cricket; Opportunity for Associate nations

If ICC chief executive officer David Richardson has his way, Nepal could be playing the second-tier Test cricket as early as 2019. Richardson revealed that ICC could unveil plans for the introduction of two divisions in Test cricket, and, potentially, a number of new Test nations within a next few weeks. The ESPN Cricinfo reported that ‘promotion and relegation could be introduced into Test cricket’ as Richardson believed that ‘Test cricket required added ‘meaning and context’ if it is to survive. Accepting the diminishing returns of current bilateral series, Richardson offered the prospect of Test status to the likes of Nepal, Ireland and Afghanistan, cricket’s most popular website reported. “There’s a general realisation now that, if we’re going to keep Test… Read More

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ICC sets conditions to lift CAN suspension

David Richardson, the Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has written a formal letter to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on the recent decision to suspend the cricket governing body of Nepal. In the letter to Chatur Bahadur Chand, the ‘elected committee’ President of CAN, dated 22 May 2016, Richardson pointed out reasons for suspension, the consequences of suspension and the conditions to be satisfied by CAN in order for the suspension to be lifted. The ICC pointed out that CAN violated the Article 2.9 (a) by holding a disputed election and government (National Sports Council) interfering with CAN by forming an ad-hoc committee to control and administer CAN. Until the suspension is lifted, the CAN will… Read More

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Dream Fapla releases design for proposed international stadium

Dream Fapla, the campaign for the construction of the Fapla International Cricket Stadium in Dhangadi of west Nepal, released the design of the proposed stadium. “The master plan of Fapla International Cricket Stadium is out,” Subash Shahi, the convener of Dream Fapla, said. “We are in the turning point of history being made, the revolution in cricket in Nepal.” Dream Fapla is crowdsourcing funds for the construction of the stadium with a dream to identify Dhangadi as the city of cricket. “Dream Fapla is the project of people which should run in the Public- Private Partnership model,” wrote Shahi on his Facebook. “Today, there lies some hurdle ahead. We will always keep fighting until our goal of international stadium is realized.” Shahi… Read More

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क्रिकेटमा जिम्मेवार र उत्तरदायी अधिकारी आउनुपर्छ: पारस खड्का (अजय फुयाल, नागरिक)

एउटा खेलाडीलाई निलम्बनको सव्द सुन्न पक्कै राम्रो लाग्दैन । निलम्बनमा पर्नु क्रिकेट र नेपाली खेल जगतका लागि राम्रो समाचार होइन । तर नेपाली क्रिकेट जसरी चलेको थियो, त्यसले यो अवस्था आउने पक्का थियो । निर्वाचित संघले आफ्नै पारामा चुनाव गरेर वैधानिकता नवीकरण गर्‍यो । त्यसमा कतिपय खुसी थिएनन । सरकारले निर्वाचन प्रक्रिया ठिक भएन भनेर तदर्थ समिति बनायो । त्यो पनि काम गर्न सक्ने अवस्थामा थिएन । अदालतमा मुद्धा पर्‍यो । आइसिसीले मिलेर काम गर्न मौका दिएको हो । नत्र धेरै पहिला प्रतिवन्ध लगाउन सक्थ्यो । तर दूर्भाग्य कसैले पनि त्यो मौका उपयोग गर्न खोजेन । थप नागरिकमा पढ्नुहोस् ।

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क्यान अाइसीसीको निलम्बनमा पर्नुमा राखेप प्रमुख दोषी ! (माधव धिताल, सेतोपाटी)

क्यान निलम्बनमा पर्ने स्थिति आउनुको प्रमुख दोषी राष्ट्रिय खेलकुद परिषद नै हो। नेपाली क्रिकेट संघ क्यानको स्वायत्त सत्ता भनेको साधारण सभा हो। साधारण सभाले गर्ने निर्णयनै आधिकारिक हुन्छ। त्यसैले साधारण सभाले गरेको निर्णयलाई लत्याउने अधिकार राखेपलाई हुँदैन। थप सेतोपाटीमा पढ्नुहोस् ।

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नेपाल क्रिकेट संघ निलम्बनः घाटा-नाफाको हिसाबकिताब (राजकुमार श्रेष्ठ, अनलाइनखवर)

निलम्बनलाई लिएर सरोकारवालाहरु आरोप-प्रत्यारोप गरिरहेका छन् । राष्ट्रिय खेलकुद परिषद्, तदर्थ समिति र निर्वाचित समितिहरुले निलम्बनको दोष एअर्कालाई लगाइरहेका छन् । तर, यसलाई ‘नयाँ सुरुवात’ का रुपमा लिनेहरुको जमात ठूलै छ । खासगरी क्रिकेट संघमा देखिएको लथालिंग अवस्था र वेथितीलाई लिएर धेरैमा निराशा थियो । अब यहि अवस्थामा नेपाली क्रिकेटले कुनै फड्को मार्ने अपेक्षा गर्न सक्ने अवस्था पनि थिएन ।त्यसैले यसलाई एउटा टर्निङ प्वाइन्ट मान्न सकिन्छ । उसो भए के यो निलम्बन नेपाल क्रिकेटको हितमा हुन सक्छ त ? थप अनलाइनखवरमा पढ्नुहोस् ।

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