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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...

From Borrowed Shoes to National Dream: Anuj Chanara’s Inspiring Rise from Karnali

7Feb

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From Borrowed Shoes to National Dream: Anuj Chanara’s Inspiring Rise from Karnali

Bhupendra G.C., Kathmandu In Jajarkot, a remote district of Karnali Province, survival often takes precedence over sport. With limited infrastructure and scarce opportunities, cricket remains a distant dream for many. Yet, against all odds, 16-year-old fast bowler Anuj Chanara has emerged as a symbol of hope, proving that talent can rise even from the most unlikely places. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) recently announced a 32-member squad for the upcoming Oman tour, with Anuj earning a call-up to the national team’s closed camp for the first time. Notably, he is the sole representative from Karnali Province in the squad. Until recently, Anuj was largely unknown in Nepali cricket. However, his standout performance in the Prime Minister’s Cup changed everything. In jus...

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...

22Nov

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Most Popular Sports in Nepal

People in Nepal have been following a variety of sports for a long time now. However, initially sports in Nepal were taken as only a medium of entertainment but now sports are not only a medium of entertainment but valued as a profession as well. Football, Cricket, Swimming, Dandi Biyo, Kho Kho, Kabaddi, Tennis, Martial Arts, Boxing, Running, Weightlifting, Basketball, Badminton, Golf, etc. are some of the most common sports which people follow. In recent days, the importance and appreciation for sports in Nepal has increased, adding to Nepal's identity. Cricket Cricket was only a so-called high-class sport during the Rana period. Only the high officials and members of the Royal family used to play cricket. But with the dawn of Democracy, everything changed. Cricket Associati...

Khadka desires to play in Gautam Buddha Stadium before retirement

9Nov

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Khadka desires to play in Gautam Buddha Stadium before retirement

By a Staff Reporter Former Captain of Nepali National Cricket Team Paras Khadka paid a visit to the construction site of Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium on Monday. The stadium which is led by Dhurmus Suntali Foundation backed by crowdfunding is under construction in Shantipur, Bharatpur, Chitwan. Khadka, accompanied by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Central member Chhumbi Lama and Member Secretary of Bagmati Province Sports Council Suryalal Bhandari were impressed by the work progress. Khadka thanked the president of foundation Sitaram Kattel (Dhurmus) for the effort he has put in. He also highlighted the importance of such infrastructure in Nepal. Khadka also expressed his desire to play in the stadium before retiring. 'This is a great effort by the found...

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe T20I – Azam’s 82 hands host 1-0 lead

7Nov

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe T20I – Azam’s 82 hands host 1-0 lead

Pakistan - 157 for 4 (18.5), Zimbabwe 156 for 6 Pakistan's Skipper Babar Azam's fantastic innings hands the home side first victory in Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan. Azam's 82 in 55 ball innings secures six wickets victory against the visitors who perhaps have exceeded the expectation in this tour so far. Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Madhevere handled the middle order as he added 70 runs to the scorecard after the visiting side lost two early wickets. He scored 9 boundaries and a six to lead Zimbabwe to the decent score after their skipper Chibhabha went down early in the fifth ball of the first over, without making any mark in the game. Opener Taylor added 20 runs to the scoresheet while SC Williams added 25 to the tally. Elton C...

CAN Revises Central Contracts, Promotes Sompal Kami to Grade A

7Nov

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CAN Revises Central Contracts, Promotes Sompal Kami to Grade A

By Bhupendra G.C The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has revised its central contract structure, promoting fast bowler Sompal Kami to Grade A following criticism over his initial classification. The decision was made during CAN’s virtual board meeting on Saturday, where officials agreed to upgrade Sompal from Grade B to the top tier, acknowledging concerns raised by stakeholders and observers within the cricketing community. In other adjustments, left-arm spinner Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, initially omitted from the central contract list has been included in Grade B. Fast bowler Abinash Bohara has been elevated from Grade C to Grade B, while young batsman Sandeep Jora remains in Grade C. Changes were also introduced in the women’s contracts. Saraswati Chaudhary, previousl...