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Nepal’s remarkable batting improvement under Desai

15Jan

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Nepal’s remarkable batting improvement under Desai

SUBAS HUMAGAIN, KATHMANDU The Cricket Association of Nepal appointed Monty Desai as head coach of Nepal National Cricket Team 2 years ago. Monty, who took the over the reign when Nepal was on the verge of losing its ODI status changed the fate with magical run of results. His impact in a short time not only saved Nepal's ODI recognition, but also took them to World Cup Qualifiers finishing third. Nepal's batting has improved drastically in the two years since Monty's appointment. After performing well against the Test nations West Indies, Zimbabwe and Ireland in the World Cup qualifiers, Nepal qualified for the Asia Cup and also competed with India and Pakistan. Nepal created another history by qualifying for the T20 World Cup for the second time. However, Nepal lost to South Africa...

Crowd Chaos and Injuries Overshadow NPL’s opener

30Nov

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Crowd Chaos and Injuries Overshadow NPL’s opener

Subas Humagain, Kathmandu The much-awaited Nepal Premier League (NPL) started on Saturday at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. On the first day of the tournament, which succeeded in creating big hype even before it was held, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) failed miserably in crowd management. Eight people who had bought tickets to watch the game at the TU ground sustained injuries and are admitted to the hospital. Of these, two are in serious condition, informed Kathmandu Police Range Spokesperson Nawaraj Adhikari. Hundreds of spectators who had bought tickets had to return home sadly without being able to watch the game. CAN has once again disappointed the spectators, who are widely considered to be the strongest pillars of Nepali cricket. In a league that is ...

Shikhar Dhawan Fixtures and Results in NPL

30Nov

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Shikhar Dhawan Fixtures and Results in NPL

Indian cricket star and former international Shikhar Dhawan on Friday arrived in Kathmandu to play the inaugural Nepal Premier League with the Karnali Yaks. The 38-year-old left-handed opener batsman has been the talk of the tournament since Karnali Yaks announced their big-money signing earlier this month. Dhawan is anticipated to play at least seven league matches with the Karnali Yaks. The Yaks open their tournament on December 3rd when they play the Janakpur Bolts in the TU International Stadium, which hosts all the NPL matches this season. The Yaks play their second match on December 6th against the Kathmandu Gurkhas and their third match against the Chitwan Rhinos on December 7th, 2024. They take on Biratnagar Kings on December 7, followed by Pokhara Avengers on December...

Janakpur Bolts sign Jimmy Neesham for NPL

25Oct

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Janakpur Bolts sign Jimmy Neesham for NPL

By a Staff Reporter New Zealand cricketer Jimmy Neesham will play for the Janakpur Bolts in the first Nepal Premier League (NPL). Janakpur announced that Neesham, an exciting all-rounder, has been signed as their first foreign player for the inaugural season of the league. Neesham, who is 34 years old, has played 79 T20 matches for New Zealand, scoring 944 runs and taking 39 wickets. Asif Sheikh, a wicketkeeper-batsman from the Nepali national team, is the marquee player for Janakpur, which is to be coached by Pubudu Dasanayake. The NPL, organized by the Nepal Cricket Association, will run from November 30 to December 21, featuring 8 teams. Each team can sign maximum of 6 foreign players with 4 players to be included in Playing XI. Janakpur Bolts and other teams selected 1...

Foreign Cricketers signed for Nepal Premier League (NPL)

23Oct

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Foreign Cricketers signed for Nepal Premier League (NPL)

The list of foreign cricketers that will be playing in Nepal Premier League 2024. Pokhara Avengers: Andries Gous (USA), Bas de Leede (Netherlands), Matt Critchley (England), Raymon Reifer (West Indies), Michael Leask (Scotland) [Anderson Philip (West Indies) has been released due to national duty] Karnali Yaks: Hussain Talat (Pakistan), Babar Hayat (Hong Kong), Chadwick Walton (West Indies), Shikhar Dhawan (India) Lumbini Lions: Tom Moores (England), Ben Cutting (Australia), Unmukt Chand (USA) Sudurpaschim Royals: Brandon McMullen (Scotland), Saif Ali Zaid (England), Scott Kuggeleijn (New Zealand), Rohan Mustafa (UAE) Biratnagar Kings: Aqib Ilyas (Oman), Nicholas Kirton (Canada), Martin Guptill (New Zealand), Chris Sole (Scotland), Ismat Alam (Afghanistan) Kathmandu Gurk...

Oman’s Skipper Aqib Ilyas to play for Biratnagar Kings in NPL

20Oct

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Oman’s Skipper Aqib Ilyas to play for Biratnagar Kings in NPL

By a Staff Reporter Oman’s captain and all-rounder, Aqib Ilyas, will be part of Biratnagar Kings in the first edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Biratnagar announced through social media that Ilyas has joined their team, becoming their first foreign player. He is the second foreign player signed for the NPL after Pokhara Avengers added American wicketkeeper-batsman Andries Gous. Ilyas has played 32 ODIs and 56 T20Is for Oman, amassing 2,534 runs and taking 70 wickets in total. Last week, Biratnagar also appointed former Irish cricketer Kevin O'Brien as their head coach. The first NPL season will run from November 30 to December 21. Biratnagar's marquee player is Sandeep Lamichhane, a well-known cricketer from Nepal’s national team. In the recent NPL auction, every ...

A Heavy Defeat Against India Brings Nepal’s Women’s Asia Cup Journey To A Fullstop

24Jul

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A Heavy Defeat Against India Brings Nepal’s Women’s Asia Cup Journey To A Fullstop

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - An 82-run defeat against India has ended Nepal's journey at the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2024. Nepal, who went into the game with slim chances of making it to the semifinals, were easily trounced by the Indian outfit. Nepal, chasing 179 runs, could only manage to score 96/9 in 20 overs. Sita Rana Magar scored 18, Bindu Rawal added an unbeaten 17 runs to the total, Rubina Chhetry made 15 runs and Indu Barma got off to a good start but was dismissed for 14. Deepti Sharma took three wickets for India with Radha Tadav and Arundhati Reddy chipping in with two wickets each. Renuka Singh had one wicket to her name. Earlier, batting first after winning the toss, India posted 178/3 in 20 overs. Shafali Verma made a 48-ball 81 with 12 ...

Nepal Mauled By Pakistan In Second Women’s Asia Cup Outing

21Jul

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Nepal Mauled By Pakistan In Second Women’s Asia Cup Outing

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - Nepal, coming off a morale-boosting historic win against the UAE in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2024 opener, have been handed a crunching nine-wicket loss by Pakistan. Pakistan, after a straightforward loss against India, chased a target of 109 runs in just 11.5 overs with nine wickets to spare. Gull Feroza struck her first-ever T20I half-century to top-score with 57 off 35 with 10 boundaries in the process. Her opening partner Muneeba Ali remained unbeaten on a 34-ball 48 with eight fours. Tuba Hassan remained not out on one run. Nepal’s Kabita Joshi took the only Pakistani wicket that fell. Earlier, in the match in Dambulla, it was Kabita herself, whose innings propelled Nepal to a competitive total of 108 runs at the loss of six...

Samjhana Khadka’s Half-Century Propels Nepal To A Historic Win

19Jul

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Samjhana Khadka’s Half-Century Propels Nepal To A Historic Win

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - A brilliant batting display from Samjhana Khadka has propelled Nepal to their first-ever win in Women's Asia Cup history. Samjhana's 72 off 45 with 11 fours made sure Nepal got over the line against the UAE with 23 balls to spare, losing just four wickets in the process. Samjhana Khadka of Nepal during the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024 match between UAE and Nepal at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on July 19, 2024. Photo Credit : Deepak Malik / Asian Cricket Council / CREIMAS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE When the rest of the batters got out early, Samjhana stayed at the crease to get the team over the line. Rubina Chhetri's 10-run innings was the second-highest score for Nepal. SIta Rana Maga...

CAN Bids Nepali Team Farewell For Women’s Asia Cup

6Jul

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CAN Bids Nepali Team Farewell For Women’s Asia Cup

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has bif Nepali National Women's Cricket Team farewell for ACC Women's Asia Cup 2024. CAN bid farewell to the team through a program held in Kathmandu on Saturday. CAN Secretary Paras Khadka along with Member Secretary of National Sports Council (NSC) Tanka Lal Ghising participated in the program. Nepal are scheduled to face the UAE in the opening match of the tournament. According to the revised match schedule announced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Nepal and UAE will meet in the opening match on July 19. Previously, Nepal were set to play against Pakistan in their first match. Nepal will now face Pakistan on July 21 and India on July 23. Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malay...