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21Aug

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Nepal’s dream of Test status fading away with no White Jersey and Red Ball in sight

Bhupendra GC, Kathmandu From the T20 World Cup to ODI recognition, Nepali cricket has come a long way in the last decade. Despite producing one after another historic achievement in the pitch, the country faces obstacles in off-the-pitch affairs. The supreme governing body, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) got suspended from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a few years, new leadership came and is still trying to operate independently. With ODI status in the bag, the goal now is to gain test recognition. But the basic requirement of a long-format domestic tournament is still not set up. Accredited national competition in domestic cricket is mandatory to get Test recognition but CAN have not organized any such. Even if Nepal aims to get the Test recognition aft...

3Aug

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Paras Khadka announces retirement

Former Skipper of Nepal National Cricket Team, Paras Khadka has announced retirement from all forms of International Cricket. Former Skipper of Nepal National Cricket Team, Paras Khadka has announced retirement from all forms of International Cricket. Khadka on Tuesday announced retirement through his social media accounts. Having debuted for Nepal in 2004 against Malaysia, Khadka led Nepal to its maiden World Cup in 2014. He also captained Nepal from Division 5 to ODI status during his tenure. Khadka was considered one of the best players in associate cricket. An allrounder in the pitch, Khadka usually batted in top order for Nepal with medium pace bowling. Khadka has said he'll continue his domestic cricket to develop Nepali cricket even after international retirement. K...

26Jul

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Shahid Afridi to play in Nepal

Global T20 sensation Shahid Afridi will play in the Everest Premier League (EPL) season 2021 representing Kathmandu Kings XI. Nepal's biggest Twenty20 league will be held at TU International Cricket Stadium from September 25 to October 9. Tele Holdings Pvt. Ltd., the owner of Kathmandu Kings XI, confirmed on Monday that Afridi will be playing for the team. Having signed Irish allrounder Kevin O'Brien and Srilankan Faraveez Maharoof in the previous edition, Kathmandu has hit yet another masterstroke with inclusion of Pakistani great. With EPL clashing with Indian Premier League and T20 World Cup, there were fears that big names would not be available for the tournament. But, Director Rohit Gupta confirmed Afridi will be joined by other big names depending on their availability. H...

Players, CAN react to Akhtar’s allegations

23Jul

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Players, CAN react to Akhtar’s allegations

Players and Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) have reacted to Amir Akhtar's demand on an investigation on the involvement of a CAN member, captains, and players in the Baliyo Nepal campaign. CAN Member Chhumbi Lama, National Team captain Gyanendra Malla and Former captain Paras Khadka released an statement on Thursday saying the baseless allegations were unjust. Everest Premier League's founder Akhtar wrote an email to CAN after member and players spoke on an online discussion organized by Baliyo Nepal Initiative. In the statement, the players and member expressed their serious concern on the news that was published regarding the allegations. They said the allegation is baseless and affected on player's character. They also raised a question on an individual giving an ultimatum...

Akhtar demands CAN’s investigation on Baliyo Nepal ties

21Jul

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Akhtar demands CAN’s investigation on Baliyo Nepal ties

Founder of Everest Premier League, Amir Akhtar has demanded an investigation with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on the involvement of a CAN member, captains, and players in the Baliyo Nepal campaign. The campaign hosted a talk show on Tuesday on the topic 'Will Nepal win the world cup by 2039?', which seemed to be the crux of the matter as per Mr. Akhtar. Akhtar wrote an email to President Chatur Bahadur Chand other dignitaries of CAN seeking explanation on Chhumbi Lama - CAN board member and National Captain along with the current cricketers sharing the same platform of business. He also questioned about CAN allowing direct associations of business between a player and board member. Akhtar said shall he not receive a reply within 48 hours he would forward the matter to...

Sandeep forced to return home from England

21Jul

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Sandeep forced to return home from England

Nepali leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane would have been preparing for his debut in the first-ever The Hundred has things gone well. But, Lamichhane is now on the plane back home instead of turning up for Oval Invincibles. There used to be times when Sandeep would leave overseas league midway to attend National Team Matches. He'd be away from Nepal playing various tournaments around the globe. Come 2021, Sandeep has traveled to two countries but returned without playing a game. And with the International series on hold, Sandeep is eager to bowl. Sandeep reached the United Kingdom on July 9 to be part of the Invincibles team playing in first-ever The Hundred. But on July 18th, he was asked to leave the country by ECB officials. With just two days remaining before his quarantine ende...

Basanta Regmi to Play in Minor League Cricket for Hollywood Master Blasters

13Jul

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Basanta Regmi to Play in Minor League Cricket for Hollywood Master Blasters

Nepali international Basanta Regmi will be featuring for Hollywood Master Blasters in minor league cricket tournament which will be played in the United States. Basanta was one of the 400 players who was selected for 27 team draft that concluded on Friday, June 4 virtually through an online conference. Hollywood Master Blasters is Los Angeles based club in the regional western conference which features Silicon Valley Strikers and Bay Blazers from the San Fransisco Bay area. SoCal Lashings are other club from LA. Meanwhile Golden State Grizzlies represent Sacramento, while San Diego Surf Riders from San Diego and Seattle Thunderbolts from Seattle will also compete in the region. Hollywood Master Blasters: Amitoze SinghCody ChettyShehan FernandoNisarg PatelKaran ViradiyaKhal...

18Jan

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Bagmati, Gandaki register wins

Bagmati defeated Far West while Gandaki beat Province 1 on the fourth day of Prime Minister Cup National Cricket Tournament on Monday. Prithu Baskota missed out on a deserved century at TU Stadium in Kirtipur as Bagmati scored 299 for the loss of 9 wickets after being asked to bat first. Former Nepal U19 skipper Baskota scored 84 runs off 94 balls that included 10 fours and 2 sixes. Baskota and opener Aadil Khan put 109 runs for the third wicket as Bagmati continued their rich run of form. Aadil scored 63 runs off 86 balls with 10 fours. Earlier Akash Thapa (12) and Paras Khadka (20) could not convert their starts. Skipper Gyanendra Malla (32), Ishan Pandey (17) and Bipin Acharya (32) contributed late on. Far West had the worst of starts as they lost three wickets in the firs...

16Jan

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Regmi, Bohora star in APF’s win

By a Staff Reporter Veteran Basanta Regmi and Pace bowler Avinash Bohora put in match-winning performances as APF got off to a winning start in the 4th Primeminister Cup National Cricket Tournament at TU Ground on Saturday. The departmental team beat Province 1 by huge margin of 135 runs to get maximum points. Having put into bat first, APF were all out for 243 run in 48.4 overs. Opener Asif Sheikh scored a quickfire 59 to put APF in front foot but the middle order failed to continue the proceedings. Sheikh, who completed half-century in 29 balls scored 6 boundaries and 5 sixes in 32 ball inning. After Sheikh's departure, the run flow stopped and wickets kept tumbling. Subash Khakurel (19), Skipper Sharad Vesawkar (7), Pradeep Airee (7), and Sumit Maharjan (14) all fell to s...

Bhandari’s ton helps Army start off with a win

15Jan

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Bhandari’s ton helps Army start off with a win

Skipper Binod Bhandari scored a swift century to guide his team to victory in the inaugural match of the fourth edition of Prime Minister Cup One Day Cricket Tournament 2077 at the TU Ground on Friday. Bhandari, who promoted himself to No. 4 went on to score his maiden century in national cricket as Army registered a convincing 98 run win over Gandaki Province. Having elected to bat first, Army scored 287 runs for the loss of six wickets in the allotted 50 overs. Bhandari completed his century off 73 balls after a six took him to 99. He then got to three figures with a single. His partnership with Lokesh Bam for the last 10 overs put Army in strong position. The two far westerners combined for a 103 run partnership for sixth wicket. Bam was caught behind in the last ball of t...