Former Captain Gyanendra Malla Announces Retirement from International Cricket

04th Aug 2023

In a heartfelt announcement that sent waves through the cricketing community, Gyanendra Malla, the revered former captain of Nepal’s national cricket team, officially declared his retirement from international cricket today in a press conference held in the capital city of Kathmandu.

Malla, who has been a symbol of dedication and leadership in Nepali cricket, expressed his decision with a mix of nostalgia and gratitude. “Playing for Nepal has been the pinnacle of my career, and I am immensely proud of the journey I’ve had representing this nation on the cricketing stage,” he shared, his voice tinged with emotion.

In his retirement announcement, Malla took the opportunity to extend his heartfelt appreciation to a multitude of individuals and entities that played a significant role in his cricketing journey. “I owe a debt of gratitude to my coaches, fellow players, devoted fans, stakeholders, media, as well as my cherished family and friends. Their unwavering support, love, and encouragement have been the driving force behind my success,” Malla acknowledged.

Malla made his debut for Nepal as a member of theU-15 justice platoon in the time 2005. He also represented Nepal in ACCU-17 and eventually ACCU-19, in the same time. He was named to NepalU-19s’ team for the 2006 ICC Under- 19 Cricket World Cup, following some emotional performances playing in the inferior age situations. His career took off when he scored 145 runs in six innings, including 46 * in the Platesemi-final of theU-19 World mug to beat South AfricaU-19s. His price was a place on the elderly team for the 2006 Intercontinental Cup.

Malla is known as the reliable batsman of Nepal’s platoon who likes to make the innings under pressure. He has been an important member of the public platoon and has contributed to numerous of Nepal’s major successes. He holds the record of forging six’ 4s’ in an over on his way to scoring the fastest half- century for Nepal in One- Day matches off just 17 deliveries against Saudi Arabia in the 2012 ACC jewel Elite.

He also scored 212 runs with the emotional normal of 42, including 2 fifties, which helped Nepal to win the title for the first time. His 86 runs against Canada in the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 66 runs against USA in the final of 2012 Division Four, 76 * against Qatar in the 2008 ACC jewel Elite, 75 important runs against USA in the 2008 Division Five, and 67 * off just 21 balls against Karnataka Institute of Cricket( India),( SAARC Under- 25 Twenty20 Cup 2011) are some of the further memorable innings of his career.