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PM Oli congratulates Nepal Under-19 cricket team for World Cup berth

PM Oli congratulates Nepal Under-19 cricket team for World Cup berth

By The Himalayan Times

Nepal dismissed Ireland for 184 in 47 overs to win by three wickets and 3.4 overs to spare. Photo: ICCn

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated Nepal's Under-19 national cricket team, coach and manager on the team's selection to the ICC Under-19 World Cup to be held next year in Bangladesh. Issuing a press release today, Prime Minister Oli said the victory in cricket today was a significant achievement to all the Nepali sports lovers and the country. Oli also expressed the commitment that the government would extend support for the promotion of cricket and other sports in the country, according to Pramod Dahal, the Prime Minister's press advisor. READ ALSO:  Nepal defeat Ireland by three wickets to secure ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup berth