Senior Team Leaves for India

Posted on February 14, 2006 by cricketnepal

Nepali senior cricket team left today for India for a three-day practice match against Jharkhand Cricket Association. Continue reading →

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Nepal Beat Ireland

Posted on February 9, 2006 by cricketnepal

By Devendra Subedi, Colombo

Nepal finally tasted victory in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in Colombo today with a comprehensive 60-run win over Ireland at the Nondescript Cricket Club (NCC) Ground. Continue reading →

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U-19 WC: Nepal v Ireland Scorecard

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Nepal defeated Ireland by 60 runs in the last match of the group match. Sharad Vesawkar was declared man of the match for his unbeaten 82 runs. Continue reading →

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Heartbreak in Colombo

Posted on February 7, 2006 by cricketnepal

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BY DEVENDRA SUBEDI, COLOMBO

Yashwant Subedi could have become a hero by hitting four runs in the last two balls for a remarkable victory against Zimbabwe today at the Colombo Cricket Club . But that wasn’t to be as Gary Balance coolly bowled a dot ball and then bowled him off the last ball for Zimbabwe’s two-run victory. Continue reading →

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U-19 WC: Nepal v Zimbabwe Scorecard

Posted on February 7, 2006 by cricketnepal

In a nail-biting finish, Nepal lost to Zimbabwe by 2 runs ending the chance to proceed to the super-eight round. Continue reading →

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Nepal Goes Down to England

Posted on February 6, 2006 by cricketnepal

By Devendra Subedi, Colombo

Slow bowlers reigned as England defeated spirited Nepal by 77 runs in the U-19 Cricket World Cup today at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. Continue reading →

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U-19 WC: Nepal v England Scorecard

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

England defeated Nepal by 77 runs to begin the U-19 World Cup in style. Captain Moeen Ali was the man of the match. Scorecard: Continue reading →

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Mission Lanka II

Posted on February 5, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

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Expectations and aims are higher than the mountains; yet the youth cricketers of the country are capable of winning hearts overcoming the challenges thrown by cricket-cultured nations in the Youth World Cup in Sri Lanka. Continue reading →

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Binod Das Hopes for the Best

Posted on February 5, 2006 by cricketnepal

By Prem Dhakal

“Looking at the quality of the team (Nepali U-19 cricket team), their recent performance and the way they have gelled together, the boys can make it to the super eight.” Continue reading →

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Interviews: Roy Dias & Kanishka Chaugai

Posted on February 5, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

For Roy Dias, the inspirational coach of the Nepali cricket team for the last five years, this year’s U-19 World Cup is going to be a different one. Under him, Nepal has done well, but this year’s performance will be watched by his countrymen and that may have a huge bearing on his future. Talking to the CityPost, he acknowledged that he is under more pressure and is hoping that the players won’t let him down. Excerpts: Continue reading →

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All-rounders Set to Provide Balance

Posted on February 4, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

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In the game of cricket, all-rounder always has a second chance – either with the bat or the ball or even with the gloves on. Three of the team members of the Nepali U-19 side for the Youth World Cup in Sri Lanka have the caliber to bring win with their contribution in either of the departments. Continue reading →

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Sharad Guides Nepal to Victory

Posted on February 3, 2006 by cricketnepal

By Devendra Subedi, Colombo

Sharad Vesawkar made his second successive half-century against Scotland as Nepal comfortably chased the target of 190 to secure a convincing six-wicket win today in its last official practice match for the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup here in Colombo. Continue reading →

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Nepal Defeats Namibia in Practice

Posted on February 1, 2006 by cricketnepal

By Devendra Subedi, Colombo

Nepal’s suspicious batting order put up a dazzling show to crush the African qualifier to the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup, Namibia, by seven wickets in the first of the two official practice matches today at the BRC Club Ground. Continue reading →

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Experienced Stars Expected to Shine

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

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Nepal is fielding a strong batting lineup in the U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka with three of the batsmen already an indispensable part of the national squad. Continue reading →

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Spinners Look to Turn Balls, & Matches

Posted on January 29, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

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Turning balls can turn the game; and that’s what Nepali spinners are looking forward to doing for their country when the U-19 Cricket World Cup begins in Colombo on February 5. Continue reading →

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Inexperienced Pace Trio Gears Up for Challenge

Posted on January 27, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

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When Nepali youngsters begin their U-19 Cricket World Cup journey for the fourth time on February 5 in Sri Lanka, they would be nervous about how their fast bowlers would perform. Continue reading →

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U-19 Team Departs for Sri Lanka

Posted on January 15, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

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Nepali U-19 team departed for Colombo, Sri Lanka for a fortnight-long training and participation in the Under-19 Youth World Cup with the hopes of reaching the super league stage. Continue reading →

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Malaysia Proposed Host for ACC Trophy

Posted on January 12, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Nepal’s hopes of hosting the ACC Trophy this year received a big blow as Asian Cricket Council’s Development Committee proposed Malaysia to host the cricket event yesterday. Continue reading →

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Transparency in Sport Institutions Must

Posted on January 8, 2006 by pawan

Last week I had an opportunity to read a write up on the front page of leading Indian news paper The Economic Times about the audited financial statement of Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) for the year 2004/05. Continue reading →

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Domestic Cricket: A Matter of Concern!!

Posted on January 6, 2006 by pawan

All the cricket lovers in the country including me are building high hopes with Nepalese cricket. Why should not we? As we have seen some inspirational performance by our Nepalese team at both junior and senior level in recent past. However, being a cricketer my worries aggravates when I see the deteriorated domestic structure cricket in the country. For the development of the cricket it is imperative to have good domestic structure of the cricket. Continue reading →

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Review 2005: A Year to Be Remembered

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Ujjwal Acharya

Year 2005 will go into the history book of Nepali cricket as a successful year. Despite the year started with two heart-breaking news they just proved ghosts of 2004, an unsuccessful year, and as the year proceeded it brought glorious moments. Continue reading →

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Gavaskar Calls Nepali Youth Team ‘King’

Posted on December 16, 2005 by Ujjwal Acharya

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Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Nepal’s youth team as the King of the game. Continue reading →

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CAN Need to Think About Profits

Posted on December 4, 2005 by pawan

Last week I happened to be in the press meet organized by ICC development committee in Kathmandu. Cricket’s top most governing body’s head Mr. Ishan Mani (President ICC) and Mr. Malcam Speed (CEO) also spoke about cricket of Nepal. They expressed their appreciation for the performance of Nepalese Cricket Team at junior level. However, they also expressed the need for replicating junior level performance at senior level for Nepal’s transition to ODI status. Continue reading →

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Nepal v Namibia in IntCon Playoff

Posted on December 1, 2005 by cricketnepal

Nepal will travel to Namibia for a play-off match that will decide the eighth country to play in the revamped InterContinental Cup 2006, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said. The date of the match is yet to be confirmed. Continue reading →

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Challenges Amidst Sweet Memoirs

Posted on November 27, 2005 by pawan

Recently concluded ACC U-19 Cup cricket tournament has been common topic of discussion through out the country. People from every walk of life are praising the performance of Nepalese boys and talking about the future of Nepalese cricket. These boys have now become national hero. Continue reading →

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