Aasif Sheikh’s brilliant 102 and a 44-run victory in Malaysia send the Rhinos to the 2027 Asia Cup in Bangladesh alongside cricket’s continental giants.

Aasif Sheikh’s century helped Nepal post 313 for nine before their bowlers dismissed the UAE for 269 in the final in Kuala Lumpur.

Nepal made 313 for nine in the final of the ACC Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

Rybakina fights back after losing the first set to beat Gauff and reach her first US Open final, where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Nepal defended a low total against Oman in the semis on Thursday to set up a high-stakes final against arch-rivals UAE, with a direct berth to the 2027 Asia Cup on the line.

The Gorkhas inform that Shikhar Insurance will be their ‘golden partner’, and its logo will be displayed on the back of the jersey for the third Nepal Premier League.

Nepal will face the UAE in the final on September 12. The winner will qualify for the Asia Cup.

European football’s elite competition will observe a moment of silence and display solidarity banners across all 18 opening-week matches following the late-August disaster in central Nepal.

Nepal have never won against Hong Kong in the tournament. On Tuesday, they fell short by 15 runs.

Chasing 262, Nepal were bowled out for 246 in 49.1 overs despite a fighting 90 from Ishan Pandey.

Hayat smashed seven fours and seven sixes in an unbeaten 117 as Hong Kong recovered from 133-7 to post a challenging total in their must-win match.

Saudi Arabia recovered from an early setback through Abdul Waheed before Nepal’s spinners triggered a late collapse; Gulshan Jha then sealed the chase with an unbeaten 44.

Waheed’s 77 anchors Saudi Arabia’s innings before Nepal’s spinners strike repeatedly; Nepal need 191 to secure a third straight win and a place in the semi-finals.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner leaves as Argentina’s most-capped player and leading scorer after winning the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles.

Back as captain, Lamichhane takes 5-14 as Nepal bowl Bahrain out for 87 before chasing down the target in 21 overs.

The skipper took five wickets for 14 runs as Nepal bowled Bahrain out for 87 in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Malaysia.

Following a historic Road to UFC victory in Shanghai, the fighter’s coach Diwiz Piya calls the sports minister for a face-to-face meeting on the future of sports as Dhant prepares to face Japan’s Ryo Tajima.

Facing New Zealand’s Murdoch in Shanghai, the ‘Tiger of Bajhang’ delivers crucial late strikes to earn a decision win and dedicated solace for back-home tragedy.

Dhant beats New Zealand’s Kasib Murdoch on points in Shanghai to advance to the ultimate round of the tournament.

With a UFC contract within reach, the star bantamweight enters the octagon to face the fight of his life against New Zealand’s Kasib Murdoch on Friday.