KATHMANDU, APRIL 7
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Monday bid farewell to the 14-member national men's cricket team set to participate in the Hong Kong Quadrangular T20I Series. A special ceremony was held in Kathmandu to mark the occasion.
Speaking at the event, skipper Rohit Paudel expressed confidence in the team's preparation and performance. "We are definitely going for the win. The five-day closed camp at Siddhartha Stadium in Bhairahawa has been very effective," he said.
Paudel acknowledged the team's lack of recent international fixtures but emphasized the benefits of recent domestic competitions. "Although we haven't played international cricket for around five months, the domestic tournaments have helped a lot. Some players have returned to the national fold based on their strong performances in those events," he added.
He further noted that the series would serve as valuable preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers.
Meanwhile, interim coach Gyanendra Malla expressed his pride in leading the team during the upcoming quadrangular series. "It's a great honour to lead the national side," Malla said, adding, "We have a strong squad with promising new talents joining the national fold. This tournament will not only serve as preparation for upcoming competitions but also provide an opportunity to assess our bench strength."
CAN Vice-President Roshan Singh extended his best wishes to the national team ahead of their participation in the quadrangular T20I series in Hong Kong, where Nepal will compete against the hosts, Qatar, and Kuwait.
