Cricket
Nepal cricket team heads to India to prepare for ACC Premier Cup and packed Asian swing
By Nayak Paudel With stops in India, Malaysia, Japan and Oman, CAN leaders insist structural changes in the squad are aimed squarely at qualifying for the Asia Cup and building beyond ODI status retention.
Rohit Paudel leaves behind an inspiring legacy as ODI captaincy changes hands
By Nayak Paudel & Binay Jyoti Sapkota Praises pour in for Paudel as Nepal’s most successful captain is replaced by Sandeep Lamichhane, with CAN offering no explanation for the sudden leadership change.
Hotel Crowne Imperial joins Kathmandu Gorkhas as hospitality partner
By Post Report Throughout the tournament, the team will have access to the hotel’s luxury suites, customised player-diet plans, and state-of-the-art wellness infrastructure.
Shakib, Mendis lead star-studded foreign signings as NPL Season 3 hype builds
By Nayak Paudel Though official dates for the third season remain unannounced, NPL franchises are shifting into high gear, led by Pokhara Avengers’ double-act of Shakib Al Hasan and head coach Ajantha Mendis.
Kantipur to broadcast second edition of Indoor Super League
By Post Report The upcoming edition will feature 10 franchise teams.
How Nepal’s batting collapse has derailed its League 2 campaign
By Binod Pandey The team that produced historic ODI performances in 2023 is now struggling for competitive totals, with familiar weaknesses resurfacing in League 2.
Nepal crush Singapore by 151 runs in ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup
By Post Report Sana Praveen’s unbeaten 98 and Sabitri Dhami’s 78 power Nepal to 199 without loss before bowlers dismiss Singapore’s hopes.
Nepal to face India ‘A’ in December T20 series
By Post Report The three-match series will be played at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur following an agreement between CAN and BCCI officials in Edinburgh.
Lumbini Lions land Aasif Sheikh at NPL Season 3 auction
By Nayak Paudel Former Janakpur Bolts’ marquee becomes the biggest signing of the third-season auction as franchises complete domestic recruitment.
ICC launches post-pregnancy guidelines to help female cricketers return to play
By Nayak Paudel The guidelines, as per the global body of cricket, are part of its broader commitment to player health, wellbeing and the continued growth of the women’s game.
Thailand rout Nepal to end Women’s Premier Cup campaign
By Binod Pandey Defeat continues a troubling run for Nepal women, who also missed out on Asian Games qualification after a disappointing Malaysia tour.
Nepal crowned Asian Games T20 Qualifiers champions after rain-hit final
By Binod Pandey Sher Malla takes four wickets before Kushal Bhurtel’s 65 powers Nepal ahead of the DLS par score against Hong Kong in Singapore.
Nepal crush Malaysia by 167 runs as Kushal Bhurtel hits consecutive T20I hundreds
By Binod Pandey Nepal extend winning streak as Bhurtel dominates with back-to-back centuries and multiple T20I records in Singapore campaign.
Nepal Women cruise past Qatar Women with dominant eight-wicket win in Malaysia
By Post Report Bindhu Rawal’s 33 and an unbeaten 28 from Puja Mahato guide Nepal to an easy chase as Qatar collapse for 76 runs in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup match.
Nepal’s cricket stars land LPL deals, set to miss tournament opener
By Post Report Airee, Lamichhane and Bhurtel were picked in Sunday’s draft, but national team duties are likely to keep them out of the opening phase.
Kohli masterclass leads Bengaluru to IPL title defence in style
By Reuters Kohli’s unbeaten 75 powers defending champions Bengaluru to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Gujarat as disciplined bowling lays the foundation for a successful title defence.
Nepal women knocked out of Asian Games Qualifier after defeat to China
By Binod Pandey China edge Nepal by five wickets in a seven-over rain-hit third-place play-off in Kuala Lumpur; Nepal miss Asian Games berth after consistent participation since 2010.
Nepal crush China by 221 runs in Asian Games cricket qualifier opener
By Post Report Kushal Bhurtel’s 129 off 43 balls powers Nepal to 313-2 as China collapse to 92 in Singapore in Group A match.
Indu Barma guides Nepal into semi-finals with win over Indonesia
By Binod Pandey Nepal chase down 114 with four wickets in hand to top Group B in Asian Games Women’s Qualifiers and set up semi-final clash with hosts Malaysia.
Bengaluru secure final berth after win over Gujarat in IPL
By Reuters Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 93 powers Bengaluru into the IPL final as Gujarat collapse chasing a record 255-run target.