CAN announced the 15-Man squad for T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier

The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) has officially unveiled its roster for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, with the 15-man squad being spearheaded by their seasoned captain, Rohit Paudel.

Of significant interest is the return of Sandeep Lamichhane, who had previously taken a hiatus during the recently concluded Tri-series but has now made a comeback to the squad. Furthermore, Lalit Rajbanshi, who successfully recovered from an injury sustained in the previous series, has cemented his place in the lineup.

The squad also retains promising talents, such as the versatile all-rounder Bibek Yadav, the reliable wicketkeeper-batsman Binod Bhandari, and the skillful left-arm pacer Pratsh GC.

The ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, a pivotal event in the cricket calendar, is slated to take place from October 30th to November 5th. In this tournament, participating teams are grouped into two divisions, with the top two teams from each group earning coveted spots in the semifinals. The ultimate prize at stake is qualification for the prestigious T20 World Cup in 2024, which is set to be hosted in the United States and the West Indies.

Nepal is placed in Group A, facing stiff competition from Malaysia, Oman, and Singapore, while Group B includes formidable opponents such as Hong Kong, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

The action-packed campaign for Nepal commences on October 30 with a clash against Singapore, followed by matches against Malaysia on October 31 and Oman on November 2. These thrilling encounters will unfold on the hallowed grounds of TU Cricket Ground and Mulpani Cricket Ground, with the grand finale scheduled to take place at TU Ground.

Meet the Nepalese Squad:

Captain: Rohit Paudel

Squad Members: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wicketkeeper), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Gulshan Jha, Bibek Yadav, Binod Bhandari (wicketkeeper), Pratish GC, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohara, Lalit Rajbanshi.

The stage is set, the players are ready, and the hopes of a nation rest on their shoulders. Let's join the journey of the Nepalese team as they aim for victory and a ticket to the T20 World Cup!