Kolkata Knight Riders were boosted by Dinesh Karthik’s 52 as they eliminated Rajasthan Royals from IPL 2018 with a 25-run win in the Eliminator to set-up a clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second Qualifier.

Diego Costa replaces Alvaro Morata In Spain World Cup squad

Published On: May 23, 2018 02:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

Julen Lopetegui has shown his hand, and how many other coaches would yearn to be in his position. What an incredible set of players he’s able to call upon to make up Spain’s 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia.

KATHMANDU, May 23: Young leg-spin sensation Sandeep Lamichhane arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday after completing his debut stint with Delhi Daredevils (DD) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Youth spinner Lamichhane returns home

Published On: May 22, 2018 06:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 22: Nepali youth Spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, 17, has returned home on Tuesday afternoon.

Kane named England captain for World Cup

Published On: May 22, 2018 04:51 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, May 22: Striker Harry Kane will wear the captain’s armband for England at next month’s World Cup, ending speculation about who would lead Gareth Southgate’s squad in Russia.

Forwards Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain have all been included in Argentina's 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia.

Four pros share lead after first day

Published On: May 22, 2018 09:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 22: Four pros Sanjay Lama, Bhuwan Nagarkoti, Dinesh Prajapati and Bal Bhadra Rai shared the lead after the first round of the Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club on Monday.

Bijeshwori secures third place

Published On: May 22, 2018 09:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 22: Bijeshwori Gyan Mandir Sainik Mahavidyalaya has secured the third spot in the ongoing first Chandragiri Deputy-mayor Cup School-level Open Girls’ Basketball Tournament on Monday.

1st Annapurna Marathon on June 3

Published On: May 22, 2018 09:21 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 22: The first Annapurna Marathon is set to kick off on the occasion of Annapurna Sanctuary Tourism Festival on June 3. Speaking at a press meet organized in Kathmandu on Monday, the tournament coordinator Rishi Bhandari informed that the players will complete a track race of 42.195 km starting from Annapurna base camp to Macchapuchhre base camp.

KATHMANDU, May 22: The praise for Sandeep Lamichhane is certain to continue for some time with humongous step up in his ability as a cricket player alongside top performers of the cricket world. The fact that he belongs from a country which is yet to play a one-day-international match, Nepal achieving the much-coveted ICC-ODI-status only earlier this year, makes it a compelling story of success against all odds. Here are his top five performances that laid strong ground for his journey this far.