Malla relieves himself of pressure with record half century against Malaysia
In absence of regular skipper Paras Khadka, the opener scores 51 off 20 balls to bring Nepal back into contention.
In absence of regular skipper Paras Khadka, the opener scores 51 off 20 balls to bring Nepal back into contention.
National team skipper Paras Khadka-led Chitwan Rhinos lost to Sharad Vesawkar’s Pokhara Paltan by five wickets in the Pokhara Premier League on Monday.
The Nepali men’s cricket scene has been vibrant and colourful of late, particularly after the national team began to flourish following the 2012 ICC World Cricket League Division-IV triumph in Malaysia. The achievement was soon followed by an appearance at the World Twenty20, frequent participation in Qualifiers, link-up with the glitzy Indian Premier League, players’ brief stints in foreign set-ups and the growing interest and investment from corporate backers at home.
Nepal denied a fighting century from George Adair to register a historic victory at the Lord's defeating Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) by 41 runs here on Tuesday.
With the U-19 team putting together a valiant display at the World Cup, the oft-asked question is again resurfacing—can the Nepali cricketing set-up help these young colts reach their true potential?
Nepali national cricket team on Friday made an emotional return from their Abu Dhabi tour that brought an end to Pubudu Dassanayake’s reign as Nepal coach.
Nepal police has arrested five Nepal football players, including national team skipper Sagar Thapa, for an alleged involvement in match fixing.