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Kushal Bhurtel: Nepal cricket’s humble underdog stole the limelight quite late. What next?

Nepal's batting has been historically weak. Whatever the reason might be, rarely had Nepal or a Nepali batsman performed well in any international tournament in the past.

2 weeks ago 16

Tri-nation Series: Nepal lift title with the biggest win over the Netherlands

Nepal have won the title of Tri-nation T20 Series being held at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium of Kathmandu.

2 weeks ago 16

Tri-nation Series: Nepal defeat Malaysia to top the table

Hosts Nepal have defeated Malaysia in the last league-stage match of the Tri-nation T20 Series being held at TU Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu.

3 weeks ago 24

Tri-nation Series: Nepal lose thriller to the Netherlands

The Netherlands have beaten Nepal by three wickets with three balls to spare at the Tri-nation T20I Series in TU Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago 28

Nepal cricket: Kushal Bhurtel creates history as he scores 50+ in 3 consecutive games

Nepal's opening batsman Kushal Bhurtel has created history at TU Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Scoring another half-century, his third in as many matches, Bhurtel has become the first player in the history of international T20 cricket to do so.

3 weeks ago 22

Tri-nation T20 series: Nepal record 2 consecutive wins

Nepal have made two consecutive wins in the first matches of the tri-nation series they are playing against the Netherlands and Malaysia.

3 weeks ago 28

Nepal squad announced for tri-nation series

Nepal’s cricket governing body, the Cricket Association of Nepal, has announced a 15-member team for the tri-nation series Nepal are playing with the Netherlands and Malaysia.

4 weeks ago 27

Nishma Shrestha: Grabbing medals one after other, this lady inspires female cyclists in Nepal

Born in Kathmandu, Shrestha had a low-key childhood. She was shy and introverted and never really had any liking for the outdoors. But, that slowly changed. By the time she was in her teens, she started to develop a...

1 month ago 26

Nepal cricket: 20 called to closed camp for tri-nation series

Nepal's cricket governing body, the Cricket Association of Nepal, has called 20 players to a closed camp to prepare for the tri-nation series Nepal are playing with the Netherlands and Malaysia.

1 month ago 26

7 best swimming pools in Kathmandu

Summer is nearly upon us. As the temperatures rise, the urge to jump into a pool must be on a lot of people’s mind because a dip in a swimming pool is as therapeutic as it is refreshing. Due...

1 month ago 16

A review of Biraj Maharjan, Nepal’s most successful football captain’s career

Biraj Maharjan warmed up at Dasharath Stadium on Monday, with a heavy heart. Having played 72 times for Nepal, captaining them 18 times, this was going to be his last match. As he came on for Tridev Gurung, in...

1 month ago 48

Nepal beat Bangladesh to win first trophy at home in 37 years

At a gloomy yet jubilant Dasharath Stadium, Nepal beat Bangladesh 2-1 to win the Three Nations Cup held in Kathmandu on Monday. With this, Nepal’s senior team have won a trophy at home for the first time in 37...

1 month ago 50

Nepal squad announced for Three Nations Cup with Bangladesh and Kyrgyzstan

The All Nepal Football Association has announced a 23-member team for the Three Nations Cup involving Bangladesh and Kyrgyzstan that is taking place at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu.

1 month ago 71

Coach Dav Whatmore to go to all provinces for ‘cricket clinic’

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) says it will organise a 'cricket clinic' in each of the seven provinces across Nepal in its bid to encourage young cricketers.

1 month ago 38

Gaurika Singh: Despite pandemic, Nepal’s young swimming sensation is working hard to grab next medal...

Gaurika Singh, at Best Venue's enclosed swimming pool, is putting in lap after lap. First, she works on her freestyle, then backstroke. With motivation and determination, for the next two hours, she relentlessly works on her weaknesses.

1 month ago 47

Nepal footballers to play remaining World Cup Qualifier games in Kuwait

The Asian Football Federation has announced that Nepal will play the remaining matches under the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 in Qatar.

2 months ago 35

Women’s Day: Equal pay is a far cry from reality for Nepal’s sportswomen

Even though football set a good example, equal pay in sports is still a far cry in Nepal. Football remains the only sport to support equal pay. Other sporting bodies have hardly discussed it, let alone implemented it.

2 months ago 31

Nepal-Australia football match scheduled for March 30 in limbo

Nepal's football match with Australia under the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 have also been pushed into limbo as the Asian Football Federation did not include the match in...

2 months ago 40

Saru Limbu began playing football barefoot. Today, she has a bigger dream for her nation

Saru Limbu, 21, was in raptures when she won the best player award in the National Women's League as an Armed Police Force player on February 19. She had had a great season as she capped it off with...

2 months ago 51

Gary Philips appointed Nepal’s women football team coach

Australian Gary Philips has been appointed as the head coach of the Nepali national women's team.

2 months ago 73

Nepal’s tri-series against Oman, US postponed indefinitely

The International Cricket Council says it has postponed three World Cup League 2 series, including one involving Nepal, Oman and the United States.

2 months ago 66

Footballer Rijal to play I-League for Aizawl FC

Nepal's national footballer Abhishek Rijal has joined India's Aizawl Football Club for the current season of the Indian national league, I-League.

3 months ago 72

32 cricketers called to close camp for tri-series involving Oman, US

The national cricket governing body, Cricket Association of Nepal, has selected 32 players for preliminary preparations of a tri-series involving Oman and the United States that Nepal are playing next month.

3 months ago 50

Dhurmus, Suntali’s cricket stadium project in limbo as donors don’t keep promises

Due to lack of funds, the project has not moved as swiftly as he had hoped. His days are often spent thinking about how and where to manage the funds as, without it, the project's future is in limbo.

3 months ago 60

4 most interesting and challenging golf holes in Nepal

Nepal may seem like an unlikely place to have a great round of golf, but the stunning, mountain-backed courses are well worth your time. Here are some gems.

3 months ago 73

Whatmore promises to improve Nepali cricket, says he likes this new challenge

Kathmandu, January 21 Dav Whatmore has formally taken the role as the head coach of Nepal’s national cricket team on Thursday. Whatmore, who came to Kathmandu on Sunday, was appointed head coach on December 17, 2020. Whatmore, 66, has...

3 months ago 67

Rashila Tamang: A teen’s race, from fun to fame, in Nepal’s trail and ultrarunning scene

Rashila Tamang first ran for fun. As a part of the Women’s Day event in 2015, a 16-year-old Tamang stood in the starting line wearing jeans and a shirt. She did not even have proper running shoes and had...

3 months ago 51

New cricket coach Dav Whatmore in Nepal, likely to take charge next week

Newly appointed coach of Nepal's cricket team Dav Whatmore has arrived in Nepal. A source close to Whatmore said that he arrived late on Sunday evening and is now going to be quarantining till Friday.

3 months ago 73

Former national goalkeeper, ANFA general secretary Lok Bahadur Shahi no more

Former goalkeeper of Nepal's national football team, Lok Bahadur Shahi, has passed away on Sunday. He was 65.

4 months ago 93

Johan Kalin as a coach couldn’t give Nepal football wins but says he had a vision for the field

Kalin was appointed Nepal's national team coach in January 2019.

4 months ago 70

Nepali athlete wins gold medal in Dhaka Marathon

Nepali runner Pushpa Bhandari has won a gold medal in the ongoing Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon in Bangladesh.

4 months ago 91

Lamichhane included in the PSL draft

Nepali globetrotting leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been included in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft for a second time. Pakistan Cricket Board released the draft list on Tuesday.

4 months ago 104

Gandaki to host Mountain Sports Festival in March

The Eighth Mountain Sports Festival is being organised in the Gandaki province from March 4.

4 months ago 82

Prime Minister Cup Final: Province 1 beat defending champions APF by six runs

Kathmandu, January 3 Province 1 women have won the Prime Ministers Cricket Cup by beating defending champions APF Women by six runs in Lamahi, Dang on Sunday. Batting first, Province 1 scored 105 runs losing four wickets. Apsari Begam top...

4 months ago 54

Abu Dhabi T10 League clubs pick 3 Nepali players, 1 mentor

Three clubs participating in the 2021 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League have picked three Nepali players.

4 months ago 55

Pulsar Sports Award: Know 5 nominees for People’s Choice

The Nepal Sports Journalists Forum has announced nominations for the People's Choice category of annual Pulsar Sports Award.

4 months ago 84

Dav Whatmore is new coach of Nepal cricket

Dav Whatmore has been appointed the head coach of Nepal’s national cricket team, the Cricket Association of Nepal announced on Thursday.

4 months ago 89

ICC WC League 2: Nepal to play against Oman, US in March 2021

The International Cricket Council has announced its calendar for various matches affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in the pathway to the 2023 World Cup to be held in India. The international cricket governing body has scheduled a tri-series involving...

4 months ago 81