India and South Africa face-off in ICC T20 World Cup final today

Kathmandu: Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an exhilarating finale as India and South Africa clash in the ICC T20 World Cup final today. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to commence at 8:15 PM Nepali time at Bridgetown. India secured their berth in the final with a commanding victory over defending champions England,… Continue reading India and South Africa face-off in ICC T20 World Cup final today

3 Nepali cricket stars set for Global T20 League in Canada

Kathmandu: Three prominent members of the Nepal national cricket team are gearing up to showcase their skills in the upcoming Global T20 League hosted in Canada. Captain Rohit Paudel, along with Dipendra Singh Airee and Sandeep Lamichhane, will be representing Nepal in this international cricket extravaganza scheduled for July. Sandeep Lamichhane and Dipendra Singh Airee… Continue reading 3 Nepali cricket stars set for Global T20 League in Canada

Nepal climbs 3 places in FIFA world rankings

File Photo National football team of Nepal. Photo Courtesy: ANFA

Kathmandu: Nepal has improved its position by three places in the latest FIFA world rankings. According to FIFA’s latest release on global football rankings for men, Nepal has moved up to the 175th position. Previously, Nepal held the 178th position. In the joint qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027,… Continue reading Nepal climbs 3 places in FIFA world rankings

Nepal falls short against Bangladesh in ICC T20 World Cup

ST VINCENT, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - JUNE 16: Kushal Malla of Nepal bats as Litton Das of Bangladesh keeps during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between Bangladesh and Nepal at Arnos Vale Ground on June 16, 2024 in St Vincent, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Kathmandu: In the ICC T20 World Cup cricket match today, Nepal faced a defeat against Bangladesh by 21 runs. Nepal was bowled out for 85 runs in 19 overs and 2 balls, marking an unsuccessful end to their pursuit of a historic win in the competition. Nepal had an opportunity to avenge their loss against… Continue reading Nepal falls short against Bangladesh in ICC T20 World Cup

NSC directs CAN to prioritize Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup preparation than other events in USA

Kathmandu: The National Sports Council (NSC) has issued a directive to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) urging the Nepali national team to dedicate their focus solely to their performance in the ongoing Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. Expressing apprehension over the involvement of World Cup players in… Continue reading NSC directs CAN to prioritize Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup preparation than other events in USA

Nepal falls to Netherlands in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 opener

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 04: Sompal Kami of Nepal drops a catch during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between Netherlands and Nepal at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium on June 04, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matt Roberts-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Kathmandu: In their first group match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Nepal suffered a defeat to the Netherlands by 6 wickets. The Netherlands successfully chased Nepal’s target of 107 runs, finishing at 108/4 in 18.4 overs. Opener Max O’Dowd led the scoring for the Netherlands with an unbeaten 54 runs off 48 balls,… Continue reading Nepal falls to Netherlands in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 opener

KMC to broadcast first match of Nepal against Netherlands

Kathmandu: On the occasion of the ICC World Cup 2024, Open Door Entertainment, in collaboration with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, will broadcast the first match of Nepal against the Netherlands live from Tundikhel. The Ministry of Youth and Sports will coordinate this program.In the presence of Honorable Sports and Youth Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, there… Continue reading KMC to broadcast first match of Nepal against Netherlands

US again rejects visa for Nepali Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane

Kathmandu: In a setback to Nepali cricket, the United States Embassy in Kathmandu has once again declined to grant a visa to renowned cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, impeding his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Lamichhane, a prominent figure in Nepali cricket, underwent a visa interview at the US Embassy on Thursday at 4 PM,… Continue reading US again rejects visa for Nepali Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane

Nepali cricketers’ ICC T20 batting rankings drop in latest update

Kathmandu: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made public the latest rankings, showing Nepali national team member Sompal Kami descending to the 99th position in the ICC T20 batting rankings. Previously, Kami held the 95th position in the T20 batting rankings. In the T20 batting rankings, England’s Adil Rashid retains the top position, followed by… Continue reading Nepali cricketers’ ICC T20 batting rankings drop in latest update