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Bhairahawa in Semi, Birgunj Out

When Rahul BK was bowling during Bhairahawa’s first match against Nepalgunj, national vice-captain Shakti Gauchan was praising the little-boy saying: ‘he bowls better than me.’ The left-arm spinner proved it with an all-round performance against Birgunj that took Bhairahawa and Nepalgunj to the semifinals.

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Rom Inspires Kathmandu Against Biratnagar

At 138/9, the team that scored tournament highest 326 looked like heading for a defeat; but Rom Shrestha, the fat-boy, had other ideas. With the last man, Raman Shrestha, he added 45 valuable runs with three sixes and three fours to set a platform for a 77-run victory for Region No 3 Kathmandu against Region No 1 Biratnagar at the TU Cricket Ground.

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Two-Day Nat’l: Baitadi Outplays Nepalgunj

Region No 6 Baitadi outplayed Region No 5 Nepalgunj for a thumping 171-run victory in the inaugural match of the Shikhar Senior Two-Day National League.

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Two-Day Nat’l: Birgunj Limps to Victory

In a nail-biting finish of a low scoring match, Region No 2 Birgunj defeated Region No 1 Biratnagar by two wickets scoring the winning run in the last ball of the match at the Birgunj Cricket Ground.

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Seven Cricketers for ACC Course

Seven Nepali cricketers will train in MRF Academy in Chhenai, India for 10 days under ACC High Performance Course, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) said.

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U-19: Nepalgunj Stuns Birgunj

Region No 5 Nepalgunj survived late pressure to register a four-wicket victory over Region No 2 Birgunj in the Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament at TU Cricket Ground on Monday.

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Biratnagar Beats Baitadi to Enter Semi

It was the match that produced just 168 runs apart from two splendid bowling figures. It also confirmed the semifinal berth for Biratnagar and Kathmandu and ended Baitadi’s campaign in the Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament with the second defeat. In a low scoring match, Region No 1 Biratnagar beat Region No 6 Baitadi by 14 runs at the TU Cricket Ground.

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Highlights of Two-Day National Rules

The Shikhar Senior Two-Day National League is all set to begin on Sunday at Nepalgunj and Birgunj. Here are some points from the playing conditions imporant for the cricket followers.

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Bhairahawa Shrug Off Nepalgunj

Hadn’t Region No 5 Nepalgunj inexperienced in match practice, they would have registered an amazing win over two-time defending champions Region No 4 Bhairahawa in the Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament at TU Cricket Ground. But they weren’t and Bhairahawa registered a 29-run victory.

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Two-Day National League Announced

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced dates for the Shikhar Senior Two-Day National League Cricket Tournament to be held in Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa and Birgunj.

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Sharad Hits 153 as U-19 Nat’l Begins

Sharad Vesawkar has established himself as a mainstay in the national team and it should not be a wonder for many that he scored 153 runs against Baitadi in the Under-19 National League.

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The Story of Binaya Raj Pandey

The simplicity of Binaya Raj Pandey matches cricket – the game of gentlemen. If compared, the relations between Pandey and cricket make a long list. Pandey is such a leader of cricket who drafted the first blueprint of Nepali cricket jokingly five decades ago. After traveling long road, he now plans the future of cricket seriously.

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Blinds See Hopes in Cricket

Even before the rays of sun touches the green grass of the Annapurna Stadium of Prithivi Narayan Campus, a group of visually impaired people gather for the cricket training.

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U-19 National Announced

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the schedule for the Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament on Wednesday. The event will kick off on June 1 and the final will be held on June 9.

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Jersey to Host WCL Div 5

Nepal will travel to Jersey, a tiny island located off the north coast of France, to participate in the ICC World Cricket League Division 5 in 2008.

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ACC CEO Huq Lays Foundation Stone

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) CEO Syed Ashraful Huq laid the foundation stone of the national cricket academy here at Mulpani on Monday amidst hope that the cricket playing structure would be completed in a year.

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ACC Coach Course Begins

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Coach Accreditation Course Level 1 being hosted by Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) began in Kathmandu.

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Nepal Selected for ICC Program

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) been selected by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the Business Improvement Program (BIP) for next one year, CAN said in a release.

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Cricket in 2010 Asian Games

Cricket will be played for the first time at the next Asian Games in Guangzhou in 2010. The decision to approve a proposal to include cricket in Guangzhou was taken at the Olympic Council of Asia’s General Assembly in Kuwait on April 17.

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The Real Winner of the World Cup

The world champion in cricket is yet to be decided but the biggest winner of the World Cup 2007 has already been decided; and it’s neither Australia nor Sri Lanka, New Zealand or South Africa. One among these four will take the coveted trophy home, but for me and many, the biggest winner of the Caribbean festival is Ireland.

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Nepal Need Long Term Plan: ACC

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) delegates visiting Nepal held an interaction program with Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on the ongoing issues of the cricket development in the country on Thursday.

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Nepalgunj Wins ICC Development Award

Nepalgunj’s initiative in developing women’s cricket has won the global reorganization as International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded the program one of its annual Development Award for 2007 on Monday.

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Nepali Women to Play ACC Tourney

Nepali woman cricketers are set to debut in the international arena as Nepal has confirmed its participation in the inaugural ACC Women’s Cricket Tournament scheduled for July later this year.

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Nepal Wins ACC Premier League

Nepal won the ACC Premier League 2006 three-day cricket championship after UAE failed to gather enough points from its last two games against Singapore and Malaysia to defend the title.

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INTERVIEW: LB Chhetri, RN 5 Chairman

An interview with the mastermind behind the ACC Award winning women’s cricket initiatitive – LB Chhetri. Chhetri, the former captain of Nepal and current Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) member, says he has been encouraged by the award.

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