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CAN announces squad for U-19 Women's World Cup

The 15-player squad will be led by captain Pooja Mahato, with Soni Pakhrin serving as vice-captain. 
By REPUBLICA

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has revealed the Nepali team for the ACC U-19 Women’s World Cup.


The 15-player squad will be led by captain Pooja Mahato, with Soni Pakhrin serving as vice-captain. The team also includes Sana Prabin, Jyotsnika Marasini, Kusum Godar, Sabitra Dhami, Krishma Gurung, Riya Sharma, Simana KC, Sneha Mahara, Kiran Kumari Kunwar, Rachana Chaudhary, Trishna BK, Anu Kadayat, and Alisha Kumari Yadav.


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Nepal secured their place in the World Cup by winning the U-19 Asia qualifiers last month.


The tournament will take place in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, with 16 teams competing. Nepal is in Group ‘D’ alongside Bangladesh, Australia, and Scotland.


Nepal’s first match will be against Bangladesh on January 18, followed by Scotland on January 20, and Australia on January 22.

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