Anil Malla Thakuri

Since the inception of the SAFF Women's Championship in 2010, Nepal has reached the title-deciding match six times in seven editions. However, the team has always fallen short in the final.

While the government has unveiled ambitious plans for sports infrastructure, including the construction of modern cricket stadiums in eight cities and multi-purpose indoor stadiums with a capacity of 2,000 spectators in seven cities, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle made no mention of preparations...

Born in Gorkha, Dhamala grew up in an economically constrained environment and later moved to Kathmandu after completing his School Leaving Certificate (SLC). His journey in sports began after relocating to the capital, where he was introduced to Taekwondo during his student life. He initially train...

In the opening match of the tri-series, which began Saturday at Kirtipur, Nepal defeated the visiting UAE by 37 runs in an exciting contest. After suffering four consecutive losses, Nepal finally returned to winning ways. Dipendra Singh Airee’s all-round brilliance, backed by a disciplined bow...

In Wednesday’s match at Mulpani, Nepal ‘A’ began the two-match ODI series with a loss, falling 1–0 behind. Chasing a challenging target of 281 set by Oman at the Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground, Nepal ‘A’ looked in control early on but were eventually bowled out for...

After losing the opening game on Monday, Nepal delivered a composed all-round performance on Tuesday at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium, with both bat and ball clicking at the right time. Opener Kushal Bhurtel led the chase with a fluent unbeaten 84, while leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhan...

During the World Cup, Nepal drew interest from the ICC, Indian cricket authorities, franchise teams, and Indian media. Yet on that stage, Nepali players largely failed to prove themselves. Spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, who has played in the IPL and most major franchise leagues, also struggled despite...

For Nepal, Tuesday is less about qualification and more about character — an opportunity to show resilience before turning the page.

Nepal’s final group match against Scotland on Tuesday offers one last opportunity — not to rewrite the campaign, but to restore belief.

Nepal, an associate nation stunned by Italy with a 10-wicket defeat, finds itself on the back foot. In this group are two-time world champions England and West Indies, along with associate teams Scotland, Italy, and Nepal. Nepal is the only winless side, despite being viewed as a strong associate te...