Nepal is geared up to make its mark. Led by skipper Rohit Paudel, a young and exciting squad brimming with potential has been selected to take on the world’s best. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Nepal Cricket Team for the T20 World Cup 2024, including the full list of players, coaching staff, captaincy details, along with the venues and fixtures they’ll be facing.
Nestled amidst the Himalayas, Nepal’s cricketing story is one of passion and rapid rise. Cricket arrived in the 1920s, but democracy in the 1950s truly sparked its growth. From joining the ICC as an Associate Member in 1996, they’ve achieved ODI and T20I status through impressive performances in World Cup qualifiers.
Their aggressive batting and skillful spin bowling have earned them a reputation as exciting underdogs. With a dedicated fan following and a focus on development, Nepal dreams of becoming a force to be reckoned with in the cricketing world.
Nepal Cricket Team Players, Current squad
This is Nepal team for T20 World Cup 2024 Team, Nepal Cricket Team Players for other Tournament like Cricket World Cup.
| Name | Batting style | Bowling style | Forms | Domestic Team | Nepal T20 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain (ODI, T20I) & Batsman | ||||||||||
| Rohit Paudel | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ODI, T20I | Nepal Army Club | Biratnagar Super Kings | |||||
| Batsmen | ||||||||||
| Kushal Bhurtel | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ODI, T20I | Nepal Police Club | Lumbini All Stars | |||||
| Aarif Sheikh | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ODI, T20I | Nepal Police Club | Pokhara Avengers | |||||
| Bhim Sharki | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | ODI | Nepal Army Club | Far West United | |||||
| Sundeep Jora | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | T20I | APF Club | Janakpur Royals | |||||
| Pawan Sarraf | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | ODI | Madhesh Province | Janakpur Royals | |||||
| Dev Khanal | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | ODI | Lumbini Province | Far West United | |||||
| All-rounders | ||||||||||
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ODI, T20I | Nepal Police Club | Lumbini All Stars | |||||
| Kushal Malla | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ODI, T20I | Nepal Army Club | Pokhara Avengers | |||||
| Gulsan Jha | Left-handed | Right-arm medium | ODI, T20I | Nepal Police Club | Lumbini All Stars | |||||
| Bibek Yadav | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | T20I | Nepal Army Club | Biratnagar Super Kings | |||||
| Basir Ahamad | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ODI, T20I | Nepal Army Club | Kathmandu Knights | |||||
| Bipin Khatri | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | T20I | Gandaki Province | Pokhara Avengers | |||||
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||||||
| Aasif Sheikh | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ODI, T20I | APF Club | Pokhara Avengers | |||||
| Anil Kumar Sah | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | ODI, T20I | Madhesh Province | Lumbini All Stars | |||||
| Arjun Saud | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ODI | Nepal Army Club | Biratnagar Super Kings | |||||
| Binod Bhandari | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | T20I | Nepal Army Club | Far West United | |||||
| Arjun Gharti | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | T20I | Karnali Province | — | |||||
| Spin bowlers | ||||||||||
| Sandeep Lamichhane | Right-handed | Leg break | ODI, T20I | — | — | |||||
| Lalit Rajbanshi | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ODI, T20I | Nepal Police Club | Janakpur Royals | |||||
| Surya Tamang | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ODI | Bagmati Province | Biratnagar Super Kings | |||||
| Sagar Dhakal | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | T20I | Nepal Police Club | Lumbini All Stars | |||||
| Dipesh kandel | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ODI | Koshi Province | — | |||||
| Fast bowlers | ||||||||||
| Sompal Kami | Right-handed | Right-arm Fast medium | ODI, T20I | Nepal Army Club | Janakpur Royals | |||||
| Karan KC | Right-handed | Right-arm Fast medium | ODI, T20I | APF Club | Far West United | |||||
| Avinash Bohara | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | T20I | APF Club | Kathmandu Knights | |||||
| Pratis GC | Right-handed | Left-arm medium | ODI, T20I | Bagmati Province | Pokhara Avengers | |||||
| Aakash Chand | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ODI, T20I | Sudurpashchim Province | Lumbini All Stars | |||||
| Rijan Dhakal | Right-handed | Left-arm medium | ODI | Bagmati Province | Biratnagar Super Kings | |||||
| Hemant Dhami | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | T20I | Sudurpashchim Province | — | |||||
| Rupesh Singh | Right-handed | Right-arm Fast medium | ODI | Madhesh Province | — | |||||
| Kamal Singh Airee | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | T20I | Nepal Police Club | Kathmandu Knights | |||||
Nepal Squad For T20 World Cup 2024
The Nepal squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 consists of the following 16 players:
- Rohit Paudel (c)
- Aasif Sheikh (wk)
- Anil Kumar Sah
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Sompal Kami
- Karan KC
- Lalit Rajbanshi
- Gulshan Jha
- Pratis GC
- Basanta Regmi
- Abhishek Adhikari
- Binod Bhattarai
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Sushant Fordham
Current Nepal Ranking in Different Formats
- ODIs: Nepal is currently ranked 19th in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League and ODI Team Rankings (as of May 19, 2024). This reflects their consistent performance and progress in the ODI format.
- T20Is: Similar to Canada, there’s no separate ranking system for T20Is. However, the ICC uses the ODI rankings to determine seeding for the T20 World Cup. Since Nepal is ranked 19th in ODIs, this provides an indication of their potential standing in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Who is Captain of Nepal Cricket Team?
The Captain of the Nepal Cricket Team is Rohit Paudel. He’s a talented batsman known for his aggressive stroke play and leadership skills. He will be leading Nepal’s charge in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
Support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Team manager | Prabal Gautam |
| Head coach | Monty Desai |
| Batting coach | Nandan Phadnis |
| Bowling coach | Roderick Estwick |
| Fielding coach | Raghu Ram Srinivasan |
| Physiotherapist | Dr. Purn Tiruwa and Vikram Nyaupane |
| Strength and conditioning coach | Rakesh Kumar Kashibhai Gohil, |
Nepal Cricket team Home Ground?
- Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground (Kirtipur): This historic ground has hosted numerous international matches, including those featuring the Nepal national team. It’s considered one of the main cricket venues in Nepal.
- Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground (Kathmandu): Another venue on the outskirts of Kathmandu that has hosted international fixtures for the Nepali team.
- Pokhara Rangashala (Pokhara): Located in the scenic city of Pokhara, this ground has primarily hosted women’s international matches but could potentially host men’s matches in the future.
Current Top Nepal Players Ranking in Different Formats
Players ICC Ranking in different Formats names:
- Rohit Paudel (captain): A talented batsman known for his aggressive strokeplay, he’s likely to be among Nepal’s top-ranked batsmen in ODIs.
- Aasif Sheikh (wk): A reliable wicket-keeper batsman, he could be ranked well in the batting department for ODIs.
- Sandeep Lamichhane (subject to fitness): A world-renowned leg-spinner, if fit and selected, he would likely be Nepal’s top-ranked bowler (and potentially one of the highest-ranked bowlers among Associate Members) in ODIs.
- Karan KC: A veteran spin bowler known for his co
What are Nepal’s biggest achievements in cricket?
- Rapid Rise in ODI and T20I Status: Gaining ODI and T20I status in 2018 is a significant achievement, reflecting their consistent improvement and competitive spirit on the international stage. They achieved this feat through excellent performances in World Cup qualifiers.
- Reaching the T20 World Cup Qualification Tournament (2014): Qualifying for the T20 World Cup qualification tournament in 2014 was a major milestone. While they didn’t reach the main World Cup, it demonstrated their ability to compete at a high level against other Associate Members.
- Upsets Against Established Teams: Nepal has pulled off some impressive victories against established cricketing nations. Examples include defeating Ireland in a thrilling encounter during the 2009 T20 World Cup qualifiers and beating the Netherlands in an ODI series in 2018.
- Developing World-Class Spinners: Nepal has a reputation for producing quality spin bowlers. Sandeep Lamichhane, a world-renowned leg-spinner, is a prime example. His talent and success on the international stage have inspired young Nepali cricketers.
- Building a Dedicated Fan Base: Cricket has gained immense popularity in Nepal, with a passionate fan following that enthusiastically supports the national team. This strong support system motivates the players and contributes to the overall cricketing atmosphere in the country.
Nepal Cricket Team Next Fixtures 2024
- Monday, May 27th: Canada vs Nepal (Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, USA) – Starting time: 15:30 UTC (08:30 PM IST) – T20 World Cup Warm-up match
- Thursday, May 30th: Nepal vs United States (Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, USA) – Starting time: 15:30 UTC (08:30 PM IST) – T20 World Cup Warm-up match
- Tuesday, June 4th: Netherlands vs Nepal (Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, USA) – Starting time: 15:30 UTC (08:30 PM IST) – T20 World Cup Group Stage Match
- Wednesday, June 12th: Sri Lanka vs Nepal (Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA) – Starting time: 23:30 UTC (06:00 AM IST on June 13) – T20 World Cup Group Stage Match
- Friday, June 14th: South Africa vs Nepal (Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) – Starting time: 23:30 UTC (06:00 AM IST on June 15) – T20 World Cup Group Stage Match
- Sunday, June 16th: Bangladesh vs Nepal (Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) – Starting time: 23:30 UTC (06:00 AM IST on June 17) – T20 World Cup Group Stage Match
Nepal Cricket Team History
Nestled amidst the Himalayas, Nepal’s cricketing story is one of remarkable growth and rising passion. Here’s a glimpse into their cricketing evolution:
Early Beginnings (1920s):
Cricket arrived in Nepal during the 1920s, likely introduced by the British residing in the country. Initial participation was limited, but the seeds of the sport were sown.
Growth and Development (1950s onwards):
The establishment of democracy in Nepal in the 1950s marked a turning point. Increased accessibility and government support led to a surge in cricket’s popularity. The 1980s witnessed improved communication and infrastructure, allowing the sport to expand beyond Kathmandu, the capital city.
Gaining Recognition (1988 – 1996):
Nepal became an Affiliate Member of the ICC in 1988, marking official recognition on the international cricket stage. In 1996, they earned Associate Membership status, opening doors to more international competition.
Building a Competitive Team (1996 – Present):
Since becoming an Associate Member, Nepal has consistently participated in major tournaments like the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers and ACC tournaments. Their performances have been impressive, culminating in achieving ODI and T20I status in 2018. Nepal has created a reputation for their aggressive batting approach and skillful spin bowling, becoming exciting underdogs on the world stage. They recently qualified for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, a historic moment for Nepali cricket.
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