Nepal is set to host the ICC Asia 2026 Regional Conference in April, the Cricket Association of Nepal announced on Friday.

It is the first time that Nepal will host the conference.

“The International Cricket Council-Asia (ICC Asia) 2026 Regional Conference will be hosted in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 16 and 17,” read a press statement by CAN.

The governing body of Nepali cricket believes that ‘hosting the ICC Asia Regional Conference reflects Nepal’s growing role and contribution to the development of cricket in Asia’.

According to CAN, the conference will bring together key stakeholders, administrators, and representatives from ICC Asia member nations to discuss strategic priorities, development initiatives, governance matters, and the future direction of cricket in the Asian region.