Final squad named for U-19 Women’s World T20 Qualifiers
The U-19 team captained by Kritika Marasini will not include leg spinner Hiranmayee Roy, who made her senior debut in the five-match T20I home series against Uganda last week. Post Photo
Nepal have announced a 14-member squad for the upcoming ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Malaysia from June 3 to 9.
The U-19 team captained by Kritika Marasini will not include leg spinner Hiranmayee Roy, who made her senior debut in the five-match T20I home series against Uganda last week.
Nepal will compete against hosts Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Bhutan and Qatar for a spot in the 2023 World Cup to be hosted by South Africa.
The team finishing atop the group will qualify for the finals of the inaugural global event.
Nepal begin their qualifying campaign against Qatar on June 3, before facing the UAE on June 4, Bhutan on June 6, Thailand on June 7 and hosts in the last match on June 9.
The U-19 team are also expected to play a practice match against the senior women’s team before departing for Malaysia.
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