This is the third time Nepal have gone past group stage in the U-19 World Cup. They last reached the stage in 2016.

The Lakheys defeat last edition’s runners-up Dhangadhi 3-2 to win their maiden title.

The Rhinos defeat the UAE by eight wickets in the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier to book their ticket to the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2014.

Malla smashes the fastest T20I century and Airee cracks the fastest T20I fifty as Nepal post a record high total of 314 runs in the format against Mongolia at Asiad.

Painful elimination aside, the emergence of a new crop of players such as Laken Limbu and Awash Lamichhane promises a new dawn for Nepali football.

They won the ‘C’ Division title in their first attempt in 2021 and ‘B’ Division League the following year.

Nepal’s catastrophic Namibia Tri Series campaign under the coach has not only dented the Rhinos’ World Cup qualifier hopes but also put their ODI status in risk.

The forward’s 83rd minute goal gives Rohit Chand’s side a 1-0 friendly win.

Rohit Chand-led team today face a Pakistani side that is returning to international action for the first time in more than three years.

The friendly win means Nepal are now unbeaten against their South Asian rivals in their last five meetings.

The national side are back in single piece again after four months but caretaker coach Humagain will face a real test in his first game in charge against a side Nepal have remained unbeaten in the last four matches.

The champions beat Army 3-0 to end the league campaign with a perfect record while Police finish third after a 10-0 victory over winless Chaudandigadhi.

Bhagawoti Thapa’s side were assured of title before their match against Biratnagar after departmental rivals Army and Nepal played a 1-1 draw earlier on the day.