The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has unveiled Nepal’s squad for the series against Ireland A (Wolves) and India tour. The regular captain Rohit Paudel will lead the 15-man squad in the crucial preparatory series for the T20 World Cup.
Aakash Chand has cemented his spot in the team after an impressive display on the Hong Kong tour. Pratish GC, Bibek Yadav and Sundeep Jora also have kept their place.
Nepal is set to play two T20 against Ireland Wolves in the home ground before touring India where they will play T20 Tri-Series against the state teams of Gujrat and Baroda.
Nepal’s Squad: Rohit Paudel(c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Kushal Malla, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Bibek Yadav, Pratish GC, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Aakash Chand, Abinash Bohara, Lalit Rajbanshi
Nepal’s fixture:
- March 24 vs Ireland Wolves
- March 25 vs Ireland Wolves
SMS Friendship Cup:
- March 31 vs Gujrat
- April 2 vs Baroda
- April 3 vs Gujrat
- April 5 vs Baroda
- April 7 – FINAL
🇳🇵 Squad Announcement 📢
Nepal's 15-man squad for the series ahead against Ireland Wolves and the SMS Friendship Cup at Vapi, Gujarat. 🏏#OneBallBattles | #NepalCricket | #HappyDressingRoom | #WorldCupYear2024 pic.twitter.com/fL75ecCXwG
— CAN (@CricketNep) March 20, 2024
Nepal A’s squad is also expected to be announced soon. They are set to play a three-match One Day and T20 Series against Ireland Wolves.
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