Mission Lanka II
Expectations and aims are higher than the mountains; yet the youth cricketers of the country are capable of winning hearts overcoming the challenges thrown by cricket-cultured nations in the Youth World Cup in Sri Lanka. (more…)
Archive for the ‘U-19 World Cup’
Binod Das Hopes for the Best
By Prem Dhakal
“Looking at the quality of the team (Nepali U-19 cricket team), their recent performance and the way they have gelled together, the boys can make it to the super eight.” (more…)
Interviews: Roy Dias & Kanishka Chaugai
For Roy Dias, the inspirational coach of the Nepali cricket team for the last five years, this year’s U-19 World Cup is going to be a different one. Under him, Nepal has done well, but this year’s performance will be watched by his countrymen and that may have a huge bearing on his future. Talking to the CityPost, he acknowledged that he is under more pressure and is hoping that the players won’t let him down. Excerpts: (more…)
All-rounders Set to Provide Balance
In the game of cricket, all-rounder always has a second chance - either with the bat or the ball or even with the gloves on. Three of the team members of the Nepali U-19 side for the Youth World Cup in Sri Lanka have the caliber to bring win with their contribution in either of the departments. (more…)
Sharad Guides Nepal to Victory
By Devendra Subedi, Colombo
Sharad Vesawkar made his second successive half-century against Scotland as Nepal comfortably chased the target of 190 to secure a convincing six-wicket win today in its last official practice match for the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup here in Colombo. (more…)
Nepal Defeats Namibia in Practice
By Devendra Subedi, Colombo
Nepal’s suspicious batting order put up a dazzling show to crush the African qualifier to the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup, Namibia, by seven wickets in the first of the two official practice matches today at the BRC Club Ground. (more…)
Experienced Stars Expected to Shine
Nepal is fielding a strong batting lineup in the U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka with three of the batsmen already an indispensable part of the national squad. (more…)
Spinners Look to Turn Balls, & Matches
Turning balls can turn the game; and that’s what Nepali spinners are looking forward to doing for their country when the U-19 Cricket World Cup begins in Colombo on February 5. (more…)
