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Everest Premier League: The plethora of possibilities

Published On: December 28, 2018 08:19 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Indian first-class cricket veteran Ravi Inder Singh scored most runs in the third edition of Everest Premier League (EPL) which concluded on Saturday with Lalitpur Patriots securing the trophy riding on Jaikishan Kolsawala’s half-century in the final. Another Indian batsman Gaurav Tomar scored most runs for Patriots in a title-winning campaign.

Everest Premier League: The plethora of possibilities

Published On: December 28, 2018 02:25 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Indian first-class cricket veteran Ravi Inder Singh scored most runs in the third edition of Everest Premier League (EPL) which concluded on Saturday with Lalitpur Patriots securing the trophy riding on Jaikishan Kolsawala’s half-century in the final. Another Indian batsman Gaurav Tomar scored most runs for Patriots in a title-winning campaign.

Everest Premier League: The CAN and the ICC

Published On: December 27, 2018 10:45 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: The successful completion of the third season of Everest Premier League (EPL) has proved once again that with strong will, hard work and transparency at work, Nepali cricket can go a long way, and host flagship events that would be recognized by the world even in the absence of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).

Everest Premier League: The trendsetter

Published On: December 26, 2018 01:01 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: The completion of Everest Premier League on December 22 marked another chapter in Nepal’s cricket history.

Everest Premier League: A saga of parallel success

Published On: December 25, 2018 07:51 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Everest Premier League (EPL) successfully completed its third season on December 22 providing the cricketers and cricket fans a reason to celebrate an early Christmas as Lalitpur Patriots won the tournament defeating Bhairahawa Gladiators in the final played at Kirtipur.

Nepali cricket legend Gauchan bids farewell to all forms of cricket

Published On: December 16, 2018 08:02 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The Nepal's all-rounder cricketer Shakti Prasad Gauchan retired from all forms of cricket after his team crashed out of the ongoing Everest Premier League (EPL) on Saturday. Gauchan-led Pokhara Rhinos' match against Chitwan Tigers at the Tribhuvan University international cricket ground in Kirtipur was his final match as a professional cricketer. Gauchan had retired from international cricket in July after playing for the national team of Nepal against the Netherlands.

The curious case of TU Cricket Ground wickets

Published On: December 14, 2018 11:20 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: The wickets of Tribhuvan University international cricket ground has always received a load of flak from the cricketers, coaches, experts and observers of the game in the past. The same trend continued in the first few games of the current season of Everest Premier League (EPL) being played at the Kirtipur’s most iconic place. Three strips have been used in this edition of marquee T20 event where barring three matches; the first batting team has not been able to cross 143 runs.

An opportunity for young Nepali players to learn from the bests

Published On: December 8, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Nepal’s marquee cricket event Everest Premier League (EPL) is set to commence today with a match between last year’s winner Biratnagar Warriors led by Paras Khadka and Lalitpur Patriots led by Gyanendra Malla at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

I haven’t won T20 tournament in my career, it will be nice to start here: O’Brien

Published On: December 7, 2018 08:51 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

A popular player Kevin O’Brien became the first ever centurion from his nation Ireland after achieving the gallant feat in Ireland’s first ever Test match against Pakistan back in May. O’Brien had scored a match winning century against England in ICC World Cup 2011, which is arguably the biggest moment in Ireland cricket’s history. He arrived in Nepal on Wednesday with much fan fare to represent Kathmandu Kings Xi in the Everest Premier League (EPL) starting on Saturday.

Kathmandu Kings XI pushing Nepali franchise cricket’s boundaries

Published On: December 7, 2018 08:49 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Kathmandu Kings XI made the first foray in the ever increasing extravaganza of franchise cricket in Nepal with the announcement of signing with couple of big international stars Zimbabwean Sikandar Raza and Irish Kevin O’Brien for the upcoming third season of Everest Premier League (EPL) starting on December 8.

With more people than Australia, Nepal has to have more talents: Dodd

Published On: December 6, 2018 09:23 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Pokhara Rhinos, an Everest Premier League (EPL) outfit, has appointed a foreign coach in Nepali franchise cricket for the first time ever. The signing of Australian Nathan Dodd is considered a breath of fresh air and a giant leap for Nepali cricket toward the next level.

Nepali young lads are the best in Asia: Jonty Rhodes

Published On: November 19, 2018 06:59 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Nov 19: South Africa cricket legend Jonty Rhodes along with former West Indies and Afghanistan coach Ryan Maron arrived in Nepal a week ago to lead a 10-day high-performance coaching camp for select few young players at TU international cricket ground, Kathmandu, organized by Sports ED and Nepal Cricket School (NCS).

The underappreciated beauty of PPL

Published On: November 6, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

POKHARA, Nov 6: The inaugural season of Pokhara Premier League (PPL) under the lap of the Himalayas caused many hearts throb in Nepal and elsewhere. The jaw-dropping backdrop of Mount Machhapuchhre along with its peers Annapurna and other mountains in the range made a majestic view for the cricket being played on the ground. The arrival of ICC World Cup trophy in the midst of all this made the occasion more so worthy, especially, after winning the ODI status in Zimbabwe earlier this year.

Pokhara Premier League: A new dawn in Nepali cricket

Published On: October 26, 2018 07:55 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

POKHARA, Oct 26: The world cricket has been taken by the storm of T20 cricket. Nepal is no exception. Whilst Sandeep Lamichhane has become a globe-trotter as Nepal’s flag-bearer, Nepal’s third ICC sanctioned event the Pokhara Premier League (PPL) is set to start today at the Rangshaala Cricket Ground in Pokhara. The PPL on Wednesday announced Rs 2.7 million, the highest winning prize and Rs 1 million for the first runner-up.

Kerala Kings to be Lamichhane’s sixth franchise of the season

Published On: September 26, 2018 05:45 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The T10 franchise Kerala Kings is set to be Sandeep Lamichhane’s sixth franchise team in the 2017/18 season. The Nepali spin sensation was drafted by inaugural T10 league champions in round three of an official draft program held in Dubai on Monday.

As a team, we definitely need change in our ways of working: Khadka

Published On: September 8, 2018 10:05 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Nepal’s national cricket team arrived at Kathmandu after their participation in 2018 Asia Cup Qualifiers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where they finished fourth in the league and missed out on final places.

Debate over Nepal’s debacle in Malaysia; players at losing side again

Published On: September 6, 2018 09:06 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Nepal national cricket team’s participation in ICC World T20 back in 2014 introduced the sports to many new fans in the country. To an extent, it introduced the shortest and simplest format of cricket for Nepali enthusiasts ranging from the laymen to big corporate bodies.

Optimism on flow for Nepal with Asia Cup in sight

Published On: August 29, 2018 11:11 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: 2018 has been a remarkable year for Nepal national cricket team. From making heart beats pump at extraordinary levels in the ICC World Cricket League Division Two to securing one-day international (ODI) status for the next four years in ICC World Cup Qualifiers, Nepal, with a hint of luck, has been on upward spiral.

Sagar Pun, opening batsmen and Nepali batting

Published On: August 25, 2018 08:33 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Sagar Pun made a triumphant return to the national duties scoring 92 runs from 83 deliveries, including eight fours and three sixes, to help Nepal win the second practice match in Sri Lanka against Bloomfield Cricket Club on Friday. He was not done as he backed up his stellar batting performance with solid bowling display picking up a three-wicket-haul in an eight-over spell.

A thousand dreams!

Published On: August 18, 2018 10:40 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: More than a thousand teenagers from across Nepal reached the Velocity Arena in Kathmandu on August 13 with hopes and dreams to represent Nepal in the international arena. They appeared in the first phase of open audition to impress a host of former Nepal cricketers and current coaches to make to the second phase of 103 players.