Author Archives: cricketnepal

Nepal Dominate HK on Day I

Sarad Vesawkar and Mehboob Alam scored half-centuries to rescue Nepal from a dismal batting performance as the hosts dominated the first day of the three-day ACC Premier League match against Hong Kong at the TU Cricket Ground.

Posted in ACC Premier League | Comments Off on Nepal Dominate HK on Day I

CAN lays out priorities

New negotiation for the stalled work of the cricket academy, infrastructure development including construction of indoor training facilities and strengthening the financial resources to support improved domestic cricket structure will be the top priority for the newly appointed Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on CAN lays out priorities

Squad named for Hong Kong match

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the squad for the three-day match against Hong Kong scheduled to begin on Oct 13 at the TU Cricket Ground.

Posted in ACC Premier League | Comments Off on Squad named for Hong Kong match

New President, New Vision

For Binaya Raj Pandey, the newly appointed president of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), there are quite a few things to sort out. The mismanagement and lack of development initiatives in the Nepal cricket’s governing body have long derailed the future of the game. But with Pandey back in power with his experience of efficiently serving it for 39 years as honorary secretary and the knowledge of the demerits of conflicts, the cricketing fraternity of Nepal is hopeful that his appointment will bring back Nepali cricket on the right path.

Posted in Opinion, Uncategorized | Comments Off on New President, New Vision

CAN Re-shuffled; Pandey New President

National Sports Council (NSC) has appointed a new executive committee for Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) under Binaya Raj Pandey ending Jai Kumar Nath Shah’s 41-year-long reign.

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on CAN Re-shuffled; Pandey New President

ACC Trophy: Nepal vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan defeated Nepal by 64 runs under Duckworth Lewis Method to secure third-position in the ongoing ACC Trophy 2006 at the Selangor Turf Club. The complete scorecard:

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on ACC Trophy: Nepal vs Afghanistan

UAE Cuts Nepal to Size

It was a bad day of cricket for Nepal, and that came against the strongest team in the region as Nepal lost to three-time champion UAE by nine wickets in the ACC Trophy 2006 at the Kinrara Cricket Academy Ground here Thursday.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on UAE Cuts Nepal to Size

ACC Trophy: Nepal vs UAE Scorecard

Nepal lost to UAE by 9 wickets in the semifinal of the ACC Trophy 2006. Here is the scorecard:

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on ACC Trophy: Nepal vs UAE Scorecard

ACC Trophy: Nepal vs Bahrain Scorecard

Nepal entered the semifinal of the ACC Trophy 2006 with a 25-run victory over Bahrain today at the Bayuemas Oval Ground in Malaysia. Nepal will now play three-time champions UAE in teh semifinal on Thurday at Kinrara Ground. Basant Regmi was chosen man of the match. The full scorecard:

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on ACC Trophy: Nepal vs Bahrain Scorecard

Nepal Enters Semifinal

Nepal progressed to the semifinal of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Trophy 2006 defeating Bahrain by 25 runs at the Bayuemas Oval Ground here today. Nepal scored 200/9 in 50 overs – thanks to half-century by Gyanendra Malla and 49 by Shakti Gauchan, before restricting Bahrain for 175/9. Man of the match Basant Regmi took three wickets.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on Nepal Enters Semifinal

The Two-Ball Win Against Myanmar

Nepal re-wrote the history book of the ACC Trophy with a two-ball victory over Myanmar after bowling them out of only 10 runs in 12.1 overs. Man of the match Mehboob Alam took seven wicekts for three runs.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on The Two-Ball Win Against Myanmar

Nepal Register Historic Victory

Nepal achieved a historic 87-run win Saturday against Hong Kong to ensure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Trophy 2006 at the Kilat Club Ground.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on Nepal Register Historic Victory

ACC Trophy: Nepal vs HK Scorecard

Nepal beat Hong Kong by 87 runs at the Kilat Club today. Dhirendra Chand was declared man of the match. Full scorecard.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on ACC Trophy: Nepal vs HK Scorecard

Nepal Thrash Bhutan by 281 Runs

In a match replete with records, Nepal thrashed lowly Bhutan by 281 runs at the Royal Selangor Club Ground in the ACC Trophy 2006 Wednesday.

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Nepal Thrash Bhutan by 281 Runs

ACC Trophy: Nepal vs Bhutan Scorecard

The complete scorecard of the match between Nepal and Bhutan. Bhutan won the toss and elected to field. Nepal scored 317/8 before bowling out Bhutan for 36 runs. Binod Das was declared man of the match.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on ACC Trophy: Nepal vs Bhutan Scorecard

Gyanendra Guides Nepal to Victory

Youngsters Gyanendra Malla and Sharad Vesawkar scored half-centuries as Nepal started its ACC Trophy 2006 campaign with a six-wicket victory over Kuwait at the Kelab Aman Ground Monday.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on Gyanendra Guides Nepal to Victory

ACC Trophy: Nepal vs Kuwait Scorecard

The complete scorecard of the match between Nepal and Kuwait played at the Kelab Aman. Gyanendra Malla was declared man of the match.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on ACC Trophy: Nepal vs Kuwait Scorecard

ACC Trophy 2006 Schedule

The groups and match schedule for the upcoming ACC Trophy 2006.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on ACC Trophy 2006 Schedule

Aiming ACC Trophy 2006

Nepali team left for Pakistan to prepare for the upcoming ACC Trophy on August 5. Cricket has had the glory years and has been able to bring home international success. Perhaps, more than anyone had hoped for.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on Aiming ACC Trophy 2006

Cricket Shines at NSJF Awards

Cricket proved it’s the best sports in the country once again. This time three of the four prestigious Best Players Award organized by Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) went to cricket with national captain Binod Das, U-19 captain Kanishka Chaugai and coach Roy Dias bagging LG NSJF Best Male Player of the Year, LG NSJF Best Rising Player of the Year and LG NSJF Best Coach of the Year awards respectively.

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Cricket Shines at NSJF Awards

Kanishka Doubtful for ACC Trophy

Kanishka Chaugai’s participation in the upcoming ACC Trophy 2006 is doubtful after he was issued visa to study in United States of America on Friday.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on Kanishka Doubtful for ACC Trophy

OVERLOOKED: Sanjam’s Ommission Lambasted

A former cricket captain has lambasted Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the national team selection committee ‘for setting a wrong precedent in the team selection’.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on OVERLOOKED: Sanjam’s Ommission Lambasted

ACC Trophy Squad Announced

Akash Gupta breaks into the national side as Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the 14 cricketers to participate in the ACC Trophy.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on ACC Trophy Squad Announced

Thapa Passes Away

A long-time servant of Nepali Cricket, Udaya Shamsher Thapa passed away this morning. Thapa was long-time executive member of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and was also holding the responsibility of spokesperson.

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Thapa Passes Away

ACC Trophy Probables Announced

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) shortlisted 18 players for the upcoming ACC Trophy 2006 to be held from August 12 in Malaysia.

Posted in ACC Trophy | Comments Off on ACC Trophy Probables Announced