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Independent Panel meet to progress Nepal elections under revised constitution

The reinstatement of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has taken another step forward, with the first in-person meeting of the five-member Independent Panel tasked with overseeing the election process under the terms of the revised constitution which was unanimously adopted by CAN in April 2018. Facilitated by ICC Deputy Chairman, Imran Khwaja, the meeting of the Independent Panel comprised of three representatives nominated by the ICC, Muhammad Ali, Head of Internal Audit; Ammar Shaikh, Senior Manager – Strategic Projects and Niteesha Kothari, Finance and Operations Officer – Asia. They were joined by Lekh Bahadur Chhetri nominated by the National Sports Council and Thakur Pratap Thapa nominated by the existing CAN Central Working Committee. The meeting mapped out the process,… Read More

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MCC announces partnership to support cricket in Nepal

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the world’s most active cricket club, the owner of Lord’s Ground and the guardian of the Laws of the game establihed in 1787, has announced its intention to introduce into its overseas touring programme a series of Legacy Tours, aimed at leaving a sustainable and meaningful impact in developing cricket nations. The first country that MCC will visit as part of the new initiative is Nepal. Nepal has been chosen with input from the International Cricket Council in acknowledgement of the exciting point at which Nepali cricket is poised, with the national team recently granted One-Day International status and interest in the game growing throughout the country. MCC last toured Nepal in 2015 soon after the… Read More

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ICC adds Sandeep to World XI for T20I against the Windies at Lord’s

Nepal wrist-spinner, Sandeep Lamichhane, one of the brightest young cricketers on the circuit, has beenadded to the ICC World XI squad for the 31 May T20I against the Windies. The match will be played at Lord’s and all the proceeds will be used to redevelop the stadia in the Caribbean, which were damaged due to hurricanes last year. Lamichhane, 17, will join a star-studded line-up, which also comprises Eoin Morgan (captain), Shahid Afridi, Tamim Iqbal, Dinesh Karthik, Rashid Khan, Mitchell McClenaghan, Shoaib Malik, Hardik Pandya, Thisara Perera and Luke Ronchi against the ICC World Twenty20 champion side, which includes the likes of Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Marlon Samuels and Andre Russell among others. Lamichhane was spotted by then Nepal coach Pubudu Dassanayake… Read More

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Cricket Players Association of Nepal elects new committee

Cricket Players Association Nepal (CPAN) elected new executive committee headed by Dr Manish Raj Pandey during it’s 3rd Annual General Assembly. The Assembly elected Dr Pandey and 11 other members of the committee unanimously. Former captain Raju Khadka and Sita Rana Magar were elected the vice presidents while captain Paras Khadka was elected as the General Secretary. Magar and Khadka held the same status in earlier committee while Dr Pandey was the vice president. Prithu Baskota continued as the treasurer and Raju Basnyat was elected the Secretary. CPAN Executive Committee President: Dr Manish Raj Pandey Immediate Past President: Pawan Agrawal Vice Presidents: Raju Khadka and Sita Rana Magar General Secretary: Paras Khadka Secretary: Raju Basnyat Members: Basant Shahi, Dipendra Chaudhary,… Read More

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Captains’ Call: Be Serious to Solve CAN Problems Urgently

Captains an of Nepal’s national cricket team expressed serious concerns over the state of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and urged all stakeholders to be serious to urgently solve the problems to utilize the ODI status for the benefits of the cricket. Captain Paras Khadka joined former captains Lekh Bahadur Chhetri, Pawan Agrawal, Raju Khadka, Binod Das and newly elected president of Cricket Players Association of Nepal (CPAN) Dr Manish Raj Pandey is calling the stakeholders for unity by shedding behind personal ego to get the cricket governing body working in full swing. We don’t want to takeover, but…: Pawan Agrawal Immediate past president of CPAN, Pawan Agrawal said that taking over any role of CAN is not CPAN’s objective.… Read More

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सम्बन्ध जोड्दै क्रिकेट (अजय फुयाल, नागरिक)

मदन भण्डारी र सुशील कोइराला नेपाली राजनीतिका दुई विपरीत ध्रुवलाई नेतृत्व गर्ने नाम हुन् । पछिल्लो तीन दशकदेखि नेपाली राजनीतिमा सबभन्दा ठूला प्रतिद्वन्द्वीका रूपमा लड–भिड गर्दै आएका नेकपा एमाले र नेपाली कांग्रेस कमै मात्र एकअर्काप्रति सहिष्णु हुन्छन्। यी दुईलाई विगतमा व्यवस्था नै परिवर्तन गर्ने उद्देश्यबाहेक सत्ताले मात्र एक ठाउँमा उभ्याउन सकेको छ । यस्तै दुई चिर प्रतिद्वन्द्वी दललाई प्रमुखका रूपमा नेतृत्व गर्नेहरूको नाम हो मदन भण्डारी र सुशील कोइराला । … तर यही समयमा यसअघि सत्ताबाहेकको स्वार्थमा कहिल्यै नमिलेका दुई दलको भावना खेलकुदले एकठाउँमा ल्याएको छ । शुक्रबार र शनिबार कीर्तिपुरमा मदन भण्डारी स्पोट्स एकेडेमीले गर्न लागेको ग्रान्ड क्रिकेट कार्निभलमा सुशील कोइराला स्मृति फाउन्डेसन सहयोगीका रूपमा आएको छ। थप समाचारका लागि यहाँ थिच्नुहोस् ।

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Hong Kong and Nepal chasing qualification to ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in final matches of Round Six

The final fixtures of round six in the ICC World Cricket League Championship are about to get underway as Hong Kong host Nepal, with both teams still in contention for a top-four direct qualification spot to the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier (CWCQ) next year. The journey to ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 continues as fifth-placed Hong Kong (11 points) face sixth-placed Nepal (8 points) on 13 and 15 October. Ahead of the final round of matches, both teams are chasing the fourth spot, which is currently occupied by Kenya with 12 points. The top four teams from the ICC World Cricket League Championship at the completion of round seven will join Afghanistan, Ireland, the Windies and Zimbabwe in the… Read More

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Positive meetings held as part of process to re-admit CAN in ICC

A series of positive meetings of the Nepal Advisory Group concluded this weekend in Kathmandu as part of the process to re-admit the Cricket Association of Nepal as a member of the International Cricket Council. The Nepal Advisory Group, which consists of various stakeholders of cricket in Nepal, was formed by the ICC to recommend amendments to the constitution of the CAN so that elections can be conducted subsequently as per the revised constitution. At the meeting, the advisory group agreed on a Terms of Reference for the work and a community consultation process by which members of the Nepalese cricket community will give inputs for the revised Constitution. An ICC delegation will return to Kathmandu around the time the… Read More

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Captain Paras leads from front for historic victory over Netherlands

Paras Khadka’s all-round star turn propelled Nepal to a 19-run victory over the Netherlands in the ICC World Cricket League Championship match between the two sides at the VRA Ground in Amstelveen on August 15. Asked to bat first, Nepal benefitted from good hands from Khadka, Gyanendra Malla and Sagar Pun to reach 217 for 9 from its 50 overs, the total being kept down largely because of Michael Rippon’s returns of 4 for 35. In response, the Netherlands stuttered to 21 for 3 with Khadka, the Nepal skipper, picking up a couple of wickets, before the middle order stepped up to the task. Nepal, however, picked up wickets at crucial junctures to ensure the run chase wouldn’t press on… Read More

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Clarke invites Sandeep to train in Australia

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has reportedly invited Nepali young leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane to train in his academy – the Michael Clarke Cricket Academy (MCCA) – in Sydney, Australia. “Clarke has invited me to play in his Academy, I have proposed September,” the 16-year-old spinner told Kantipur daily. “It’s a big opportunity for me to play in MCCA; it would be very good experience and I will learn a lot.” Clarke was impressed with Sandeep – who was reported as Nepali Share Warne after his bowling in the U19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh – while captaining Kowloon Cantons in the HK T20 Blitz last week. Sandeep played under his captaincy. During the tournament, Sandeep developed a good rapport with… Read More

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ICC plans two-tier Test cricket; Opportunity for Associate nations

If ICC chief executive officer David Richardson has his way, Nepal could be playing the second-tier Test cricket as early as 2019. Richardson revealed that ICC could unveil plans for the introduction of two divisions in Test cricket, and, potentially, a number of new Test nations within a next few weeks. The ESPN Cricinfo reported that ‘promotion and relegation could be introduced into Test cricket’ as Richardson believed that ‘Test cricket required added ‘meaning and context’ if it is to survive. Accepting the diminishing returns of current bilateral series, Richardson offered the prospect of Test status to the likes of Nepal, Ireland and Afghanistan, cricket’s most popular website reported. “There’s a general realisation now that, if we’re going to keep Test… Read More

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ICC sets conditions to lift CAN suspension

David Richardson, the Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has written a formal letter to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on the recent decision to suspend the cricket governing body of Nepal. In the letter to Chatur Bahadur Chand, the ‘elected committee’ President of CAN, dated 22 May 2016, Richardson pointed out reasons for suspension, the consequences of suspension and the conditions to be satisfied by CAN in order for the suspension to be lifted. The ICC pointed out that CAN violated the Article 2.9 (a) by holding a disputed election and government (National Sports Council) interfering with CAN by forming an ad-hoc committee to control and administer CAN. Until the suspension is lifted, the CAN will… Read More

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Dream Fapla releases design for proposed international stadium

Dream Fapla, the campaign for the construction of the Fapla International Cricket Stadium in Dhangadi of west Nepal, released the design of the proposed stadium. “The master plan of Fapla International Cricket Stadium is out,” Subash Shahi, the convener of Dream Fapla, said. “We are in the turning point of history being made, the revolution in cricket in Nepal.” Dream Fapla is crowdsourcing funds for the construction of the stadium with a dream to identify Dhangadi as the city of cricket. “Dream Fapla is the project of people which should run in the Public- Private Partnership model,” wrote Shahi on his Facebook. “Today, there lies some hurdle ahead. We will always keep fighting until our goal of international stadium is realized.” Shahi… Read More

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ICC suspends CAN over government interference

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) for indefinite period. Although CAN will remain suspended and receive no ICC funding, the players would be able to participate in ICC events. The decision was taken during the ICC Board meeting on April 24 in Dubai. The ICC statement after the meeting read: In light of the ongoing court case involving the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the Ad hoc Committee established by the Nepalese National Sports Council (NSC), which has led to a vacuum of cricket leadership in Nepal, the Board suspended the Membership of CAN for breach of Article 2.9 of the ICC’s Articles of Association, which prohibits government interference and requires free… Read More

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ICC to discuss Nepal on April 21: Anderson

Stating that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is not engaging with any group of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), Tim Anderson, the Head of Global Development, said that the cricket’s global governing body would discuss Nepal on April 21. Anderson is poised to submit a report at the ICC meeting next week for which he and ICC Asia Development Manager Bandula Warnapura met with the members of both CAN factions, and others. Anderson said: “Whilst acknowledging that Nepal cricket does not currently have a functioning governing body and that a case is currently before the Supreme Court in this regard, we have to wait for the verdict before deciding about the future of Nepal cricket.” Although Anderson couldn’t say… Read More

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Nepal to meet Uganda in WCL Div 2 opener

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the six squads that will travel to Namibia for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 2, which will be played from 17 to 24 January. Canada, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands and Uganda will lock horns in the eight-day round robin tournament, which provides the opportunity for the top teams to progress to the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2015-2017, ICC’s four-day first-class competition for Associate and Affiliate Members, as well as the 50-over Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Championship. Fixtures 17 Jan – Namibia v Kenya (Wanderers), Netherlands v Canada (United), Uganda v Nepal (Wanderers Affies) 18 Jan – Namibia v Uganda (Wanderers), Nepal v Netherlands (United), Kenya v Canada (Wanderers Affies) 19… Read More

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Gyanendra ton powers Nepal to victory over Singapore

As the action intensified in Kuala Lumpur, day three of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 saw Nepal record a 190-run victory over Singapore. On a big-hitting day, Nepal scored 263 for nine and then dismissed Singapore for 73. In the showcase match of the day, a knock of 114 by 24-year-old Gyanendra Malla sealed a resounding 190-run victory for Nepal over Singapore in front of a large and vocal crowd at Bayeumas. Coming in on the third ball of the day, man of the match Malla struck 13 fours and one six, sharing a 73-run second-wicket partnership with Naresh Budhaayer (29) and a fourth-wicket stand of 92 with Sharad Vesawkar (25). After posting the first century of the… Read More

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All-round performance sees Uganda topple Nepal

The first day of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 has seen Uganda secure a 20-run victory over defending champion Nepal. At the Kinrara Oval, Uganda scored 203 for eight and then dismissed Nepal for 183. In the main feature of the day, a 137-run sixth-wicket partnership between Phillemon Mukobe (84) and Brian Masaba (51) helped Uganda recover from 23 for five in 13.3 overs to 203 for eight in 50 overs after it had been put into bat by Nepal. Mukobe’s 102-ball innings included six fours and three sixes, while Masaba’s 81-ball innings was studded with five fours. Tailenders Jonathan Ssebanja (20 not out) and Deusdedit Muhumuza (12 not out) added valuable runs in the end. For Nepal,… Read More

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Squad, match officials announced for WCL 3

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the six squads that will travel to Malaysia for Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 3, which will be played from 23 to 30 October. Bermuda, Nepal, Singapore, Uganda, USA and host Malaysia will lock horns in the eight-day round robin tournament to earn a top two finish, and ultimately gain promotion to Pepsi ICC WCL Div. 2, which will be played in Namibia from 17 January 2015. Pepsi WCL Div. 2 is the final step in the qualification pathway to the ICC’s four-day, first class competition for Associate and Affiliate Members, the ICC Intercontinental Cup, as well as the 50-over Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Championship. Squads Bermuda – Janeiro Tucker… Read More

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Bhawana Ghimire becomes new CEO of CAN

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has appointed Bhawana Ghimire as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Likewise, it has also appointed Prakash Maharjan as the finance manager. The decision comes 10 months after a directive by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). According to acting general secretary of CAN Uttam Karmacharya, both will assume their duties from October 18. CAN has appointed them for a six month term. While Ghimire will be paid a monthly salary of Rs 75, 000, Maharjan will be paid Rs 50,000. CAN had interviewed them in presence of ICC representatives two months ago. ICC and ACC officials had directed NSC Member Secretary Lama to appoint CEO and finance manager at the… Read More

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Afghanistan thrashes Nepali medal hope

Afghan jinx continued to haunt Nepal, as it failed to beat the arch-rivals again. Team Nepal lost to Afghanistan in the quarterfinals of 17th Asian Games Men’s cricket competition, by 8 runs, in Incheon, South Korea on Wednesday. The loss meant that Nepal crashed out of the 17th Asian Games. Chasing 120-run target set by Afghanistan, Nepal could only make 111 for 7 in the allotted 20 overs. Except Binod Bhandari (48) and Gyanendra Malla (30), none of the batsmen spent much time on the crease for Nepal. For Afghanistan, Fareed Ahmad grabbed four Nepali wickets. Afghan skipper Mohammed Nabi gave away just 12 runs in his 4-over spell. Nepal needed a solid start to upset the Afghan team but… Read More

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Brilliant beginning for Nepal Cricket at Asiad

Nepali bowling earned it an emphatic win over Kuwait in its first match at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. Basant Regmi and Sompal Kami, with three wickets each, starred in the 9-wicket victory for Nepal. Nepali players only managed to reach at the match venue hours before the match was scheduled to begin. Despite the delay in flight, twice, Nepali players hardly showed any fatigue in dismissing the Kuwait team for a paltry 20 runs in 13.2 overs. Nepal lost a wicket of Sagar Pun to achieve the target in 17 deliveries. Sagar Pun scored the highest nine runs for Nepal (2 fours), while Subash Khakurel (7-run off 4-ball) and Binod Bhandari (5-run off 6-ball) remained unbeaten.… Read More

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Nepal U-16 gets elusive Asian title

Nepal has clinched the title that had eluded it for so long. The Nepali boys won the ACC U-16 Premier title defeating Malaysia by 32 runs in Malaysia today.    The U-16 was the only tournament Nepal had not won so far in the age group cricket tournament at the ACC level. Earlier, Nepal had finished runner-up of the ACC U-16 Elite Cups twice, in 2010 in Nepal and in 2012 in Malaysia. Chasing the 163-run target set by Nepal, Malaysia could only manage 129 runs in 36 overs, losing all the wickets. Earlier, Nepal posted 161 for 9, after host Malaysia opted to field first, winning the toss at Kinrara Oval in Kaula Lumpur.  Pawan Sarraf and Rabindra Jung Shahi came up with… Read More

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Nepal aims for elusive title

Nepal will be looking to claim the only title that has eluded it so far in age-group cricket when it takes on host Malaysia in its last match of the ACC U-16 Premier cricket tournament on Wednesday. Nepali boys’ confidence is high after four back to back wins.Nepal is only a point away from being crowned champion as it leads the table with eight points from four matches, with Malaysia second on seven points. The match, at the Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur, is effectively the final of the tournament.  The U-16 tournament is the only age-group competition Nepal has not won so far. However, Nepal is aiming to create history by winning the title this time around and also to take revenge of the one-wicket defeat in… Read More

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Nepal becomes T20I nation

Nepal has been granted Twenty20 international status by the ICC. The decision was taken at the ICC board at its annual conference in Melbourne on Saturday. Along with Nepal, Netherlands has also been given the status. The ICC statement reads, “The ICC Board has agreed to grant T20I status to Nepal and the Netherlands after both the countries qualified for the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014. With this recognition, the number of associate countries enjoying T20I status climbs to eight.” Talking to Cricket Nepal, skipper Paras Khadka congratulated everyone on the achievement. “This is a great platform for all of us. Now we should try and maintain the status. It is comparatively easier to get there. Maintaining it is hard… Read More

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