Nepal Announce 17-Member Squad For For Their First-Ever Asia Cup

image-llasmfjlNepal cricket team (Source: Twitter)

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced a 17-player squad for the Asia Cup 2023 which has its significance in Nepal playing the tournament for the first time. As Nepal beat UAE in the final of the ACC Premier Cup, it allowed them an entry into the upcoming Asia Cup, where they are placed in Group A alongside India and Pakistan.

Rohit Paudel will be seen captaining Nepal, as he has been doing since given the role in November last year.

Along with Rohit, the core of their batting line-up consists of Kushal Bhurtel, Bhim Sarki, Arif Sheikh and Asif Sheikh, who will also be performing wicket-keeper's duties.

On the bowling front, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC and Lalit Rajbanshi are the more prominent names who have also been doing well in Nepal's cricketing rise at the international level.

Shyam Dhakal, Sundeep Jora are the notable inclusions, while Gyanendra Malla has been left out of the squad.

Nepal will reach Pakistan on August 22. A week-long preparation camp has been arranged for them. They have their first Asia Cup fixture scheduled against Pakistan on August 30 at Multan.


Nepal squad for Asia Cup 2023

Rohit Paudel (c), Asif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbanshi, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, D.S. Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Arif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Kishor Mahato, Sundeep Jora, Arjun Saud, Shyam Dhakal.