Nepal to take Hong Kong in opener

Posted on March 30, 2010 by cricketnepal

Upbeat with the victory in the World Cricket League Division 5, Nepal begin the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 cricket tournament playing defending champions Hong Kong at Unity, Kuwait on Wednesday.

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Mount Everest Sporting Club General Secretary Dharma Raj Giri wecloming Nepal team captain Paras Khadka at the Kuwait Airport. Photo by NepalKuwait.com

Another factor to boost Nepal’s morale for the opening match is that Nepal had beaten Hong Kong in last two meetings. In 2008, before winning the title, Hong Kong lost to Nepal in the league match – a repetition of the result two years earlier. Continue reading →

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Singapore lifts ACC U-16 Elite Cup

Posted on March 16, 2010 by cricketnepal

Nepal lost the first-ever final at the home turf as Singapore lifted the ACC U-16 Elite Cup on Tuesday.

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Singapore with the trophy. Photo by Bikash Karki/myrepublica.com

Singapore scored 146/6 in 40 overs and bowled out Nepal for 78 runs in 22 overs for a 68-run win. Continue reading →

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Squad named for ACC Trophy

Posted on March 15, 2010 by cricketnepal

UPDATED ON MARCH 25: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the national team for the ACC Trophy Elite Cup cricket tournament scheduled for March 29 to April 9 in Kuwait.

The selection committee headed by Arun Kumar Satyal named Paras Khadka the skipper. Continue reading →

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Nepal, Singapore march into U-16 final

Posted on March 14, 2010 by cricketnepal

Nepal entered the final of the ACC U-16 Elite Cup defeating Malaysia by 32 runs at the TU Ground.

For a change, Dipendra Chand was named man of the match for scoring 43 to help Nepal reach 162 in 39.5 overs after electing to bat first. Bibek Chaudhary and Rajiv Shah each grabbed three wickets to bowl out Malaysia for 130 in 38.1 overs.

Nepal will now meet Singapore in March 16’s final at the TU Ground. Singapore beat Hong Kong by 133 runs at the IOE Ground to march into final. Continue reading →

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Nepal to meet Malaysia; HK, Singapore proceed

Posted on March 12, 2010 by cricketnepal

Nepal will meet Malaysia in the semifinal of the ACC U-16 Elite Cup as Malaysia finished runners-up of Group A defeating Thailand by 175 runs at the IOE Ground.

Singapore qualified as the Group A winners defeating Saudi Arabia by 5 wickets at BSAM Ground while Hong Kong made into the last four with a 94-run win over Kuwait at the TU Ground. Continue reading →

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Nepal enters semi as Singapore, Malaysia win

Posted on March 11, 2010 by cricketnepal

For 15-year-old Nischal Pandey, the ACC U-16 Elite Cup is already a big success. His third man of the match award winning performance helped helped Nepal enter the semifinals with a 85-run victory over Bahrain at the BSAM Ground.

The Chitwan boy scored 74 helping his team reach 206/9 in 40 overs after choosing to bat first and took five wickets with his left-arm spin to restrict Bahrain for 121/9.

Team Nepal celebrates a wicket. Photo by NepalSportsPhoto.com

In Group A matches of the day, Singapore outplayed Thailand for a 175-run victory at TU Ground to put a leg in the semifinals. Malaysia beats Saudi Arabia by six wickets as leaving all three teams having chances of proceeding forward. Continue reading →

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Nischal seals Nepal’s second victory

Posted on March 9, 2010 by cricketnepal

A brilliant all-round performance by Nischal Pandey earned Nepal a second victory in the ACC U-16 Elite Cup.

Nischal collected his second man of the match award for scoring 58 runs and taking five wickets as Nepal beat Kuwait by 101 runs at the TU Ground. Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong also earned victory on the second day of the event. Continue reading →

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Nepal, Bahrain, Singapore post victories

Posted on March 8, 2010 by cricketnepal

Nepali spinners weaved a six-wicket victory over Hong Kong in the opening match of the ACC U-16 Elite Cup at the TU Cricket Ground. Bahrain and Singapore also began with victories.

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Man of the Match Nischal Pandey of Nepal. Photo by NepalSportsPhoto.com

Nepali spinners weaved a six-wicket victory over Hong Kong in the opening match of the ACC U-16 Elite Cup at the TU Cricket Ground. Bahrain and Singapore also began with victories. Continue reading →

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Nepal all set for ACC U-16 Elite Cup

Posted on March 7, 2010 by cricketnepal

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) is all set to host the inaugural Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-16 Elite Cup beginning on March 8.

“ACC has given us the complete responsibility of hosting the event,” CAN president Binaya Raj Pandey said in a press conference. “This is a matter of pride for us.”

Eight nations – Nepal, Kuwait, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Saudi Arabia are participating in the event. Continue reading →

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Nepal draws HK in ACC Trophy Elite

Posted on March 7, 2010 by cricketnepal

Nepal will meet defending champions Hong Kong in the ACC Trophy Elite Cup scheduled to begin on March 31 in Kuwait.

According to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Nepal plays Hong Kong in the Group A league match on March 31 at Unity Ground. Singapore, Kuwait and Oman are other teams in the group. Continue reading →

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Nepal lifts WCL Div 5 beating USA

Posted on February 28, 2010 by cricketnepal

Rahul Vishvakarma made a grand comeback bowling a magical spell of spin that helped Nepal win their first major tournament defeating USA by five wickets on Saturday.

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WCL Div 5 champions Nepal. Photo by NepalSportsPhoto.com

The left-arm orthodox bowler took 7/15 to reduce USA from 150/3 to 172 all out — a score that Nepal surpassed in 46.5 overs losing five wickets to the delight of 15,000-odd fans at the TU Ground. Continue reading →

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Nepal, USA qualify for Div 4

Posted on February 26, 2010 by cricketnepal

Despite a five-wicket defeat against the USA amidst bad behavior of the spectators, Nepal qualified for the final and earned promotion to Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 4 being a whisker ahead on net run rate.

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USA celebates the victory. Raising his bat is man of the match Sushil Nadkarni. Photo by NepalSportsPhoto.com

After scoring a lowly 162/9 in 50 overs in a jam-packed TU Cricket Ground, Nepal neither succeeded in defeating the USA nor making them win taking more than 38 overs — a point initially calculated safe for Nepal to reach the finals. Continue reading →

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‘Nepal needs ambition to break into top 10’

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Ujjwal Acharya
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Matthew Kennedy, the ICC Global Development Program Manager. Photo Courtesy Bikash Karki/Republica

Matthew Kennedy, the ICC Global Development Program Manager, is in Kathmandu for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 5. He joined International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2000 and has been serving in the current position since January, 2004. On Thursday, in between his meetings, Kennedy talked with Cricket Nepal about the Program and the tournament. Excerpts: Continue reading →

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Sharad hits century as Nepal beats Fiji

Posted on February 24, 2010 by cricketnepal

Sharad Vesawkar was omitted from the preliminary squad for the World Cricket League Division 5 and was the last minute inclusion after a pull-out. He wanted to prove decision of his exclusion wrong and he did it perfectly.

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Sharad Vesawkar hits century. Photo by NepalSportsPhoto.com

Sharad scored an unbeaten century, only third in Nepal’s history of one-dayers with a skill and form that reminded many of his talents and potential. His century brought Nepal a 193-run victory over Fiji at the TU Ground. Continue reading →

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Blazing Paras brings easy victory

Posted on February 23, 2010 by cricketnepal

Captain Paras Khadka will probably declare the BSAM Ground his favorite for his two innings there has produced him two thumping victories, two half-centuries and two man-of-the-match awards.

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Paras Khadka was at his best agains Bahrain. Photo by NepalSportsPhoto.com

His unbeaten 71 against Bahrain brought Nepal an eight-wicket victory and pushed his team towards the qualification to World Cricket League Division 4. It was third victory in as many games for Nepal in the WCL Div 5. Continue reading →

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Spinners give Nepal nervous win

Posted on February 21, 2010 by cricketnepal

Nepali bowlers held their nerves to defend a lowly total against Singapore and register a 16-run win at the IOE Ground in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 on Sunday.

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Sanjam Regmi celebrates a wicket with teammates. Photo by NepalSportsPhoto.com

Nepal bowled out Singapore for 164 in 47.5 overs after scoring 180/9 in 50 overs. The heroes of the win were the Regmi duo of Basant and Sanjam who dominated the proceedings in either innings. Continue reading →

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Paras leads victory over Jersey

Posted on February 20, 2010 by cricketnepal

Paras Khadka played a captain’s knock as Nepal made a winning start in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 defeating Jersey by six wickets at the BSAM Ground.

USA’s Steve Messiah made it a captain day playing the leading role in its huge 285-run victory over Fiji at the IOE Ground while Singapore overcame Bahrain challenge by 126 runs at the TU Ground. Continue reading →

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PM Nepal inaugurates WCL Div 5

Posted on February 19, 2010 by cricketnepal

Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on Friday inaugurated the Pepsi World Cricket League Division 5 amidst a funtion at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu.

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PM Nepal with captains of participation teams and the trophy.

“The government is determined to develop cricket as the national sport,” PM Nepal said while inaugurating the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 in Kathmandu. Continue reading →

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Support, condition our strength: Paras

Posted on February 19, 2010 by cricketnepal

Paras Khadka is leading nation side for the first time in the one-day matches. After replacing Binod Das last November as captain, Paras led Nepal to unimpressive fifth-place finish in the ACC Twenty20 Elite Cup. In the form of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5, Paras has an opportunity to become Nepal’s most successful captain by winning a senior event. Continue reading →

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Target is to win every game: Dias

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Ujjwal Acharya

Nepal’s target in the upcoming Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 will be to ‘win every game’, according to coach Roy Dias.

Cricket Nepal talked to Dias, the former Sri Lankan Test player, during USA’s practice match against Kathmandu at the TU Cricket Ground. Excerpts: Continue reading →

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WCL Div 5 will be fantastic event: Faichney

Posted on February 18, 2010 by cricketnepal

ICC Tournament Director Andrew Faichney hoped that the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 would be a fantastic event.

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“We are very happy to be in Kathmandu to start and we believe it would be a fantastic event,” Fainchey said in a pre-event press conference. Continue reading →

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Dipendra’s 12 years of cricket

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Ujjwal Acharya

Dipendra Chaudhary will complete 12 years of his cricketing career during the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5.

During these years, the 30-year-old from Rajbiraj experienced ups and lows and learnt a few lessons of life that turned him into a mature cricketer, among many other things. Continue reading →

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Team announced for WCL Div 5

Posted on February 12, 2010 by cricketnepal

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the national team for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 to be held in Kathmandu from February 20 to 27.

Birgunj’s Anil Mandal has been included in the national team for the first time. A slot for opening batsman was empty after experienced Paresh Lohani pulled out of the team citing personal reasons. Continue reading →

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Road to WC 2015 passes through Nepal

Posted on February 11, 2010 by icc

The long and winding journey towards the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 makes its next stop in Nepal shortly with six teams competing in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) from 20 to 27 February.

The WCL gives the ICC’s Associate and Affiliate Members a clear pathway towards qualification for the pinnacle event of the limited-overs game. Continue reading →

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SAG Cricket: Nepal fails to impress

Posted on February 7, 2010 by cricketnepal

Nepal concluded the South Asian Games (SAG) as expected with losses against Test nations and a solidarity win over Maldives.

On the bronze medal match against Pakistan, Nepal gave a tough fight. Winning toss, Nepal scored 147/6 in 20 overs but failed to defend it as Pakistan reached the target in the last over losing eight wickets. Pakistan claimed the bronze medal in the five-team events. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh reached the final. Continue reading →

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