Nepal, on Monday, introduced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup with all-rounder Rohit Paudel as captain of a staff that additionally options former Delhi Capitals spinner Sandeep Lamichhane.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) took to its social media handles to announce the squad for the event that shall be collectively organised by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
CAN additionally stated that the staff could be present process a week-long preparatory camp in Pakistan, the place it will be taking part in matches towards PCB-designated groups.
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The Asia Cup shall be performed between August 30-September 17. It will comprise six groups, together with Afghanistan, Bangladesh and India.
Nepal has been clubbed in Group A, alongside India and Pakistan. It performs its opening sport towards the hosts on the primary day of the competitors in Multan earlier than taking part in India on September 4 in Kandy.
The occasion shall be performed in a One-Day International format and can act as a gown rehearsal for the Asian groups forward of the 2023 ICC World Cup in India.
While Sri Lanka is the six-time defending champion within the event, it is going to be Nepal’s maiden look within the competitors.
NEPAL SQUAD FOR ASIA CUP 2023
Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratish GC, Shyam Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Kishore Mahato and Arjun Saud.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com