Category: Sports

Kathmandu: Chinese officials have cancelled two Argentina friendlies that were due to take place in the Asian country after Lionel Messi did not play for Inter Miami in a match in Hong Kong. The world champions were set to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing in March. Fans in China were angered… Continue reading Chinese officials call off Argentina games amid anger over Messi not playing

Kathmandu: Nepal clinched the three-match ODI series against Canada with an unassailable 2-0 lead after securing a four-wicket victory in the second ODI at the TU Cricket Ground. The hosts successfully chased the target of 286 runs set by Canada, with Captain Rohit Paudel leading the charge with an impressive 87 runs. Dev Khanal contributed… Continue reading Nepal secures ODI series victory by defeating Canada

Kathmandu: Nepal secured a victorious start in the One Day International (ODI) Bilateral Series, clinching a seven-run win against Canada in a thrilling match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Winning the toss, Nepal opted to bat first, posting a total of 225 runs, losing all ten wickets in the stipulated 50 overs.… Continue reading Nepal triumphs in ODI bilateral series opener, defeating Canada by 7 runs

Kathmandu: The Bagmati Province government has allocated 70% of the budget for the construction of the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium in Bharatpur, Chitwan.Economic Affairs Minister of Bagmati Province, Bahadur Singh Lamal, revealed that the provincial government is committed to overseeing the allocation and execution of this significant project. The Minister conveyed this information during… Continue reading Bagmati Province govt allocates 70% budget for construction of Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium

Kathmandu – The Nepal Police Club secured the title of the Prime Minister Cup Men’s Cricket Tournament in a thrilling final held at the Triveni Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Facing off against the Tribhuvan Army Club, the Police Club emerged victorious by defeating their opponents by six wickets. In the final match, the Army Club… Continue reading Nepal Police Club bags Prime Minister Cup title

Kathmandu: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the suspension of Sandeep Lamichhane from all cricket-related activities on Thursday, following the recent verdict by the Kathmandu District Court. Lamichhane, the former national team captain, has been barred from participating in cricket activities at both national and international levels. CAN, in an official press statement, cited the… Continue reading Cricket Association of Nepal suspends Sandeep Lamichhane following court verdict

Kathmandu: Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has been handed an eight-year prison sentence by the Kathmandu District Court following his conviction in a rape case. The verdict was delivered by Judge Shishir Raj Dhakal in a single-bench hearing at the court. Lamichhane was found guilty on December 29, and the sentencing hearing took place today. The court… Continue reading Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane sentenced to 8-year in prison for rape conviction

Kathmandu: Cricket Association Nepal (CAN) has officially released its annual fixture schedule, unveiling a series of national and international competitions slated for the year 2024. The announcement was made during a press conference held in Kathmandu today. According to the revealed schedule, Nepal is set to participate in various tournaments, including the ICC World Cup… Continue reading CAN announces annual fixture schedule

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has pronounced cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane guilty of raping a minor girl. A bench led by District Court Judge Shishir Raj Dhakal upheld the charges against Lamichhane, the former captain of Nepal’s national cricket team. The sentencing phase is scheduled for a separate hearing, where the bench will determine the period… Continue reading Kathmandu District Court declares cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane guilty in rape case

Kathmandu: In a significant move to prioritize the well-being of athletes and sports personnel, the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has unveiled a comprehensive sports insurance policy in collaboration with the National Sports Council. This initiative addresses the absence of a defined policy outlining insurance coverage for players, filling a crucial gap in the sports sector.… Continue reading Nepal Insurance Authority launches sports insurance policy for athletes