Bangladesh beat Nepal by 10 wkts

Posted on January 26, 2011 by binod

Nepal U-19 cricket squad, preparing for ACC U-19 Elite Cup scheduled to be held in Thailand from February 1 to 10, suffered a sloppy loss in their first one-day match against Bangladesh U-19 on Wednesday. Bangladesh thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets in the first match of the three-match series.

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Captains before the match.

Nepal U-19 won the toss and elected to bat on the Sylhet Divisional Stadium. Bangladesh bundled out Nepal for 70 runs in 33.2 overs and crossed the target in 11 overs with 74 runs on the board. Continue reading →

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Target Youth World Cup: Prithu

Posted on January 25, 2011 by cricketnepal
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Prithu Baskota talks to media before leaving for tour to Bangladesh and Thailand. Photo by NepalSportsPhoto.com

Prithu Baskota is the first Nepali cricketer to lead all age-group teams. After captaining U-15 and U-17, during which his team won the ACC U-17 Elite Cup, Prithu is leading the U-19 team in the ACC U-19 Elite Cup, the first step for the qualification to Youth World Cup. Nepal missed the YWC last year after five straight qualifications.

In an interview with Cricket Nepal, Prithu said the team’s aim to gain the lost glory by qualifying to the Youth World Cup. Continue reading →

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Ritu axed, Nary re-appointed captain

Posted on January 21, 2011 by cricketnepal

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) axed Ritu Kanaujiya, who captained the national women’s cricket team in last two events and re-appointed Nary Thapa.

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Nary Thapa has been reappointed national captain.

Ritu and three other national cricketers from the Asian Games squad did not find space in 18-member squad for the ACC Women’s Twenty20 Championship to be held in Kuwait from February 18 to 25. Continue reading →

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Financially independent cricket regions

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Ujjwal Acharya

Consider this: The Wai Wai Women´s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament concluded at the TU Cricket Ground with Region No 5 defeating Region No 6 in the final. Region No 3 and Region No 4 reached the semifinals of the league-cum-knock-out event that also saw the participation of Region No 1, Region No 2, Region No 7 and Region No 8.

Now, wait a second! Continue reading →

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U-19 defeat Nepal APF in practice

Posted on January 18, 2011 by cricketnepal

Nepal Under-19 national cricket team defeated Nepal APF Club by four wickets in a practice match at the TU Cricket Ground on Tuesday. APF were bowled out for 154 in 40 overs and Nepal U-19 achieved the target in 36.1 overs losing six wickets.

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Pradeep Airee on his way to 43. Photo by NepalSportsPhoto.com

It’s the second victory for the U-19 team, preparing for the ACC Elite Cup, against the Armed Police Force team with the national team line-up. Continue reading →

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Nary awarded Creative National Award

Posted on January 14, 2011 by cricketnepal

The woman cricket icon Nary Thapa has been awarded the Creative Special National Award. The U-19 captain received an appreciation letter and a Bajaj Kristal scooter as the prize amidst a function in Kathmandu.

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Nary with the appreciation letter. Photo counrtesy: myrepublica.com

Creative Hands along with Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF), Nepalgunj awarded Nary and her teammates Binu Budha, Sita Rana, Trishna Singh, Mamata Thapa and Manisha Rawal. Continue reading →

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Prithu to lead Nepal U-19

Posted on January 13, 2011 by cricketnepal

Prithu Baskota is all set to become the first cricketer to lead three level of age-group national team after he was named captain for the upcoming ACC U-19 Elite Cup.

Prithu will lead the team that also consists of national players Rahul Kumar Biswokarma and Naresh Budhayar, the selection committee of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced. Continue reading →

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Nepalgunj wins Wai Wai Women’s National

Posted on January 12, 2011 by cricketnepal

Nary Thapa is the icon of woman cricket and she once again proved it leading her Region No 5 Nepalgunj to the title off the wai Wai Women’s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament at the TU Cricket Ground.

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Nepalgunj with the trophy. Photo courtesy: myrepublica.com

Inspired by Nary’s unbeaten 37 and two wickets, Nepalgunj beat Region No 6 Baitadi by 37 in the final. Nary lifted the champions’ trophy along awards for best bowler and player of the tournament. Continue reading →

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Nepalgunj to take Baitadi in final

Posted on January 11, 2011 by cricketnepal

Region No 5 Nepalgunj fixed the final date with Region No 6 Baitadi in the Wai Wai Women’s National Cricket Tournament.

Sita Shahi’s all-round performance pulled off a 28-run victory for Nepalgunj against hosts Region No 3 Kathmandu while Baitadi thrashed Region No 4 Bhairahawa by 8 wickets in the semifinals played at the TU Cricket Ground. Continue reading →

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Baitadi into semi with Janaki’s half-century

Posted on January 9, 2011 by cricketnepal

Region No 6 Baitadi thrashed Region No 1 Biratnagar by six wickets on Sunday in a crucial match to book semifinal berth in the Wai Wai Women’s National Cricket Tournament.

Either team had the chance of qualifying for the semifinal with the win but Baitadi proved to be superior in the crucial match of group ‘B’ at the IOE Ground. Continue reading →

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Nepalgunj qualify for semifinals

Posted on January 8, 2011 by cricketnepal

Region No 5 Nepalgunj booked a place in the semifinal of the Wai Wai Women´s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament beating Region No 1 Biratnagar by eight wickets at the IOE Ground.

Captain Nary Thapa took four wickets to bowl out Biratnagar for 43 in 14.3 overs and scored unbeaten 16 runs as Nepalgunj surpassed the total in 8 overs losing just two wickets. Continue reading →

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Sarita takes Kathmandu to semifinal

Posted on January 7, 2011 by cricketnepal

Region No 3 Kathmandu entered the semifinal of the Wai Wai Women’s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament beating Region No 7 Janakpur by 3 wickets in a nail-biting finish at IOE Ground while Region No 4 Bhairahawa topped the Group A table with third win in a row.

Sarita Magar of Kathmandu was the hero of the victory who single-handedly took Kathmandu past Janakpur’s 72 in the last ball of the match. Continue reading →

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Biratnagar, Nepalgunj register win

Posted on January 6, 2011 by cricketnepal

Region No 1 Biratnagar and Region No 5 Nepalgunj won their respective match in the Wai Wai Women´s National Cricket Tournament.

Biratnagar defeated Region No 8 Pokhara by 25 runs while Nepalgunj upset Region No 6 Baitadi by 35 runs at the IOE Ground. Continue reading →

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Bhairahawa confirms semifinal, Janakpur wins

Posted on January 5, 2011 by cricketnepal

Region No 4 Bhairahawa confirmed a place in semifinal of the Wai Wai Women’s National Twenty20 after beating Region No 3 Kathmandu by 22 runs at the IOE Ground, Pulchowk as Region No 7 Janakpur kept hopes alive beating Region No 2 Birgunj by 78 runs in Group A matches.

Janakpur and Kathmandu will play on January 7 with the winners taking another semifinal spot from the group. Continue reading →

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Kathmandu, Bhairahawa win in Women’s T20

Posted on January 4, 2011 by cricketnepal

The Wai Wai Women’s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament began with emphatic victories to Region No 4 Bhairahawa and Region No 3 Kathmandu at the IOE Ground.

Kathmandu needed just 6.4 overs to knock of Region No 2 Birgunj’s 33/8 to win by 9 wickets while Bhairahawa surpassed Region No 7 Janakpur’s 102/6 with four balls to spare for a 7-wicket victory. Continue reading →

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Wai Wai Women’s national from Jan 4

Posted on January 2, 2011 by cricketnepal

The Wai Wai Women’s National Cricket Tournament begins on January 4 at the IOE Ground with all eight regional development committees participating.

Eight teams are divided in two groups with top two teams after a round-robin league competing in the semifinals. The finals of the Twenty20 format event will be held on January 12. Continue reading →

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Bhairahawa lift U-19 title

Posted on December 24, 2010 by cricketnepal

Region No 5 (Bhairahawa) outplayed defending champions Region No 2 (Birgunj) to lift the Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament title at the TU Cricket Ground.

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Bhairahawa team with the U-19 National title. Photo: Republica

Bhairahawa scored 263/8 in allotted 48 overs and bowled out Birgunj for mere 142 in 37.5 overs for a 121-run victory. Continue reading →

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Birgunj, Bhairahawa to vie for U-19 title

Posted on December 24, 2010 by cricketnepal

Avinash Karn, who achieved the unique feat of taking all the 10 wickets in an innings during a group round match against Region No 6 Baitadi on Monday, bowled another magical spell on Thursday to steer Region No 2 Birgunj to the final of Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament.

Karn took six wickets against Region No 3 Kathmandu as Birgunj registered a 37-run victory in the semifinal played at the Pulchowk Cricket Ground and set up a title clash against Region No 4 Bhairahawa. Bhairahawa secured a final berth defeating Region No 7 Janakpur by 89 runs at the TU Cricket Ground. Continue reading →

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Janakpur stuns Biratnagar to go through

Posted on December 21, 2010 by cricketnepal

Region No 7 (Janakpur) stunned heavyweight Region No 1 (Biratnagar) to qualify for the semifinals of the Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament at TU Cricket Ground.

Janakpur, playing the first national tournament after being separated as a new development region recently, reached the final four at expense of Biratnagar and Region No 5 (Nepalgunj). Janakpur now meets Region No 4 (Bhairahawa). Continue reading →

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Avinash’s perfect 10

Posted on December 20, 2010 by cricketnepal

Left-arm pacer Avinash Karn became the second Nepali bowler to take all the 10 wickets in an innings as he bowled a magical spell for Region No 2 Birgunj on Monday at the TU Cricket Ground in the league round of the Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament.

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Avinash Karn with the Perfect 10 ball and man of the match award. Photo Courtesy: Republica

Karn claimed all the 10 wickets of Region No 6 Baitadi as Birgunj registered a 135-run victory, which took them into the semifinals of the tournament. Continue reading →

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Next is what!

Posted on December 19, 2010 by somesh

A few days ago, a fellow journalist, in a reaction to a facebook posting of mine, asked me a question, “What will happen to Nepali cricket after Roy Dias is gone? Would it collapse along with his farewell?”

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Roy Dias leaves Nepal after nine years as coach. Photo by Dipesh Shrestha/Republica

A few of my other friends scoffed at it. A few were angry, while a few thought the comment was insane. What impact can a single man make to the whole sector? A reasonable assessment… Perhaps pragmatic approach… For this approach makes you continue, even after a minor debacle… Continue reading →

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Bhairahawa, Kathmandu enter semifinal

Posted on December 19, 2010 by cricketnepal

Region No 4 (Bhairahawa) and Region No 3 (Kathmandu) confirmed berths in the semifinals of the Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament after victories on Sunday.

Bhairahawa thrashed Region No 8 (Pokhara) by a huge margin of 174 runs at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur while Kathmandu defeated Region No 7 (Janakpur) by 68 runs at the Pulchowk Ground. Continue reading →

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Jha guides debutants Janakpur to victory

Posted on December 18, 2010 by cricketnepal

An unbeaten half century from Chandan Jha helped debutants Region No 7 (Janakpur) register a three-wicket victory over Region No 5 (Nepalgunj) in the Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket League at the TU Cricket Ground.

Janakpur met the 237-run target with seven balls to spare as Jha hit 74 runs. Abhishek Sah (12) sealed the win with a four off Sunil Sunar. Continue reading →

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Kathmandu, Bhairahawa continue streak

Posted on December 17, 2010 by cricketnepal

Region No 3 (Kathmandu) and Region No 4 (Bhairahawa) registered consecutive wins on the second day of the Wai Wai U-19 National League on Friday.

Kathmandu defeated Region No 1 Biratnagar by nine wickets at the TU Cricket Ground while Bhairahawa eased past Region No 6 Baitadi by five wickets at the Pulchowk Cricket Ground. Continue reading →

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Thank you, too, Dias dai!

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Ujjwal Acharya

“We nearly beat Sri Lanka,” Roy Dias, Nepal’s long-time cricket coach told his wife Tharanga over the phone after the completion of the Asian Games 2010 match.

Tharanga was probably surprised, not only by the ability of Nepal’s team to put her country on the tight rope, but rather by the way her husband referred to Nepal as “we.” “We’re Sri Lankans!” she remarked. Continue reading →

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