ICC Recognizes Four Nepali Players as Ones to Watch in U-19 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has identified four talented Nepali players in its prestigious ‘Players to Watch’ list for the upcoming U-19 Cricket World Cup, scheduled to kick off on January 19.

Leading the pack is Nepal’s dynamic captain, Dev Khanal, who has already left a mark with his leadership skills. Joining him are experienced players Gulshan Jha and Dev Khanal, both of whom have previously showcased their prowess at the senior level. The youthful duo of Arjun Kumal and Durgesh Gupta, with their exceptional performances in the Under-19 category, have also earned a spot on the coveted list.

In a recent warm-up match against Scotland, Nepal demonstrated their cricketing prowess by securing a convincing victory with a 7-wicket dismissal under the DLS method due to rain interruptions. This adds to their earlier victories against Scotland and Namibia in unofficial warm-up matches, displaying their formidable form leading up to the tournament.

The Nepali team is now gearing up for their second warm-up encounter against the West Indies scheduled for Tuesday. The U-19 World Cup places Nepal in Group ‘D,’ where they will face formidable opponents such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and New Zealand.

Nepal’s initial match in the World Cup is set against New Zealand on January 21, followed by clashes with Pakistan on January 24 and Afghanistan on January 26.

The Nepali squad for the U-19 World Cup comprises a talented roster:

Dev Khanal (Captain)
Arjun Kumal
Akash Tripathi
Deepak Prasad Dumre
Durgesh Gupta
Gulshan Kumar Jha
Dipesh Prasad Kandel
Bishal Bikram KC
Subhash Bhandari
Deepak Bohora ‘A’
Deepak Bohora ‘B’
Uttam Thapa Magar
Bipin Rawal
Tilak Raj Bhandari
Akash Chand