Aussie cricket legend Adam Gilchrist believes Nepal and the Netherlands could surprise teams like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The legendary wicketkeeper believes that the international exposure gained by the youngsters in Rohit Paudel-led Nepalese team has made them a formidable unit.
“I think Nepal would be a team that might be able to fire a shot,” Gilchrist told SEN Radio on Saturday.
“They’ve got a couple of young players who have been in all the big leagues for a number of years now,” he said.
Nepal and the Netherlands are grouped with Bangladesh, South Africa and Sri Lanka in Group D.
Nepal is playing the T20 World Cup second time having previously played in 2014. They defeated UAE in the home ground in the qualifying tournament to confirm their place in the mega event after a decade.
The T20 World Cup 2024 started in the USA and West Indies on June 2. Nepal will face the Netherlands in their first game on June 4.
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