KATHMANDU, May 1: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced its 15-member team for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Sagar Dhakal and Kamal Singh Airee have secured their places in the squad whereas Akash Chand and Bivek Yadav who had been part of the national squad during the team’s India visit are left out.
Captain Rohit Paudel along with Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, and Sundeep Jora are included as batsmen.
Likewise, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, and Gulshan Jha serve as all-rounders.
Second T20 match between India and Bangladesh being held today
Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Pratish GC, and Kamal Singh Airee are in the fast-paced unit.
Similarly, Sagar Dhakal and Lalit Rajbanshi fill the spinner roles.
Nepali Team:
Rohit Paudel (Captain), Asif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Pratish GC, Sundeep Jora, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee.
In the T20 World Cup 2024, Nepal is in Group D. Nepal will compete against South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands in the group stage.
Nepal will play its first match against the Netherlands on June 4 in Dallas, USA, and against Sri Lanka on June 11 in Florida, USA.
The remaining matches will be against South Africa on June 14 and Bangladesh on June 16, both in Saint Vincent.
The group stage matches will be held from June 1 to 18.
After that, the Super 8s will take place from June 19 to 24, with the semifinals on June 26 and 27, and the final on June 29.