With just one month remaining until the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off, cricket enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement. Team Nepal (NP) has unveiled its squad for the tournament, has been making waves in the cricketing world with its natural talent and flair.
Led by the young and promising skipper Rohit Paudel, Nepal boasts a formidable lineup featuring explosive talents like Dipendra Singh Airee, who has earned a reputation as a hard-hitting batter and a handy bowler. Airee’s prowess with the bat has made him a household name, while his all-round abilities add depth to Nepal’s squad.
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Backing up Airee in the batting department are players like Kushal Malla and Kushal Bhurtel, who are set to bolster Nepal’s top order with their aggressive stroke play. Aasif Sheikh, the talented wicketkeeper-batsman, adds further strength to Nepal’s batting lineup, poised to showcase his skills on the world stage.
In the bowling department, NP relies on experienced campaigner Karan KC to lead the pace attack. Supported by promising talents like Pratis GC, Sagar Dhakal, and Kamal Singh Airee, Nepal’s bowling arsenal is well-equipped to pose challenges to opposition batsmen.
Nepal’s journey to the T20 World Cup has been marked by impressive performances, winning 49 out of 85 T20I matches played so far. Their highest total of 314/3 against Mongolia stands as a testament to their batting prowess, with Kushal Malla’s unbeaten 137 being the highlight of their T20I history.
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Heading into the tournament, NP finds itself placed in Group D alongside cricketing heavyweights like South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, along with the Netherlands. While these teams are considered favorites, NP is determined to prove its worth and make its mark on the global stage.
As the countdown to the T20 World Cup begins, all eyes will be on NP as they aim to continue their upward trajectory and showcase their cricketing prowess to the world. With a talented squad brimming with potential, NP is ready to take on the challenge and make its presence felt in the tournament.
Nepal Squad For T20 World Cup 2024:
Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Sundeep Jora, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee