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NDTV
2 days ago
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Nepal's Team To Train At BCCI Centre Of Excellence Before T20 WC Qualifiers
Nepal's men's cricket team will train at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from August 20 to September 4 as part of its preparations for the T20 World Cup qualifiers, a move that is supported by the Indian government to "connect the youth of the two countries". The T20 World Cup qualifiers are scheduled in October this year. The tournament proper will be held in India and Sri Lanka. India previously supported training of Nepal's team at the Centre of Excellence in August last year. Nepal also participated in a triangular T20 practice tournament against teams of Baroda and Gujarat Cricket Associations before the T20 Cricket Cup held in June last year. "Cricket cooperation has added a new dimension to the deep rooted and age-old historical ties between India and Nepal, connecting the youth of the two countries through a shared passion for cricket," an Indian government official stated. Highlighting India's commitment, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar had met the Nepalese men's cricket team and representatives of CAN (Cricket Association of Nepal) in January 2024 and "conveyed India's support for growth of cricket in Nepal." The Indian government also supported the practice tournament between Under-19 teams of Nepal and Delhi & District Cricket Association team in Nepal in March this year. Nepal's women's team also participated in a preparation camp in Delhi in April-May to prepare for Asia World Cup Qualifiers in Thailand, also in May. Nepal reached the finals of the Qualifiers. In July this year, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu supported three promising Under-19 cricketers from Nepal for a month-long professional training program in Bhopal.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
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- Business Standard
Nepal team to train at BCCI Centre of Excellence ahead of T20 WC qualifiers
Nepal's men's cricket team will train at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from August 20 to September 4 as part of its preparations for the T20 World Cup qualifiers, a move that is supported by the Indian government to "connect the youth of the two countries". The T20 World Cup qualifiers are scheduled in October this year. The tournament proper will be held in India and Sri Lanka. India previously supported training of Nepal's team at the Centre of Excellence in August last year. Nepal also participated in a triangular T20 practice tournament against teams of Baroda and Gujarat Cricket Associations before the T20 Cricket Cup held in June last year. "Cricket cooperation has added a new dimension to the deep rooted and age-old historical ties between India and Nepal, connecting the youth of the two countries through a shared passion for cricket," an Indian government official stated. Highlighting India's commitment, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar had met the Nepalese men's cricket team and representatives of CAN (Cricket Association of Nepal) in January 2024 and "conveyed India's support for growth of cricket in Nepal." The Indian government also supported the practice tournament between Under-19 teams of Nepal and Delhi & District Cricket Association team in Nepal in March this year. Nepal's women's team also participated in a preparation camp in Delhi in April-May to prepare for Asia World Cup Qualifiers in Thailand, also in May. Nepal reached the finals of the Qualifiers. In July this year, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu supported three promising Under-19 cricketers from Nepal for a month-long professional training program in Bhopal.
India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Nepal to train at BCCI's Centre of Excellence for T20 World Cup qualifiers
Nepal's men's cricket team will undergo a training camp at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from August 20 to September 4, as part of their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers. This initiative continues a growing cricketing collaboration between India and Nepal, which has deepened in recent years through a series of bilateral engagements and grassroots-level isn't the first time the two neighbours have collaborated in cricket. The Nepal men's team had previously trained at the same venue in August last year. Their visit also included participation in a tri-series with the Baroda and Gujarat cricket associations, providing valuable exposure against Indian domestic outfits. These regular exchanges underline the growing synergy between the cricket boards and governments of both countries.'Cricket cooperation has added a new dimension to the deep-rooted and age-old historical ties between India and Nepal, connecting the youth of the two countries through a shared passion for cricket,' a senior Indian government official was quoted as saying by PTI. The sentiment reflects the broader diplomatic commitment to strengthening their ties through sport. In January last year, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar met with the Nepal men's team and officials from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), reiterating India's support for the development of cricket in the country. The Indian government has since backed several initiatives aimed at supporting Nepali March, India facilitated a practice tournament in Nepal between the Under-19 teams of Nepal and the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). A few months later, Nepal's women's team conducted a training camp in Delhi to prepare for the Asia World Cup Qualifiers in Thailand, where they went on to reach the the Bengaluru training camp on the horizon, Nepal's men's team will now look to make the most of the high-performance infrastructure available to them as they build towards a strong showing in the T20 World Cup qualifiers and possibly make it to the T20 World Cup for a third time in their history.- Ends
News18
2 days ago
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Nepal Cricket Team To Train At BCCI Centre Of Excellence Before T20 WC Qualifiers
Last Updated: India had previously facilitated the training of Nepal's team at the Centre of Excellence in August last year. Nepal's men's cricket team will train at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from August 20 to September 4, as part of its preparations for the T20 World Cup qualifiers. This initiative is supported by the Indian government to 'connect the youth of the two countries". The T20 World Cup qualifiers are scheduled for October this year, with the main tournament taking place in India and Sri Lanka. India had previously facilitated the training of Nepal's team at the Centre of Excellence in August last year. Nepal also participated in a triangular T20 practice tournament against teams from the Baroda and Gujarat Cricket Associations before the T20 Cricket Cup held in June last year. 'Cricket cooperation has added a new dimension to the deep-rooted and age-old historical ties between India and Nepal, connecting the youth of the two countries through a shared passion for cricket," stated an Indian government official. Highlighting India's commitment, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar met with the Nepalese men's cricket team and representatives of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) in January 2024 and 'conveyed India's support for the growth of cricket in Nepal." The Indian government also supported a practice tournament between the Under-19 teams of Nepal and the Delhi & District Cricket Association in Nepal in March this year. In July this year, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu supported three promising Under-19 cricketers from Nepal for a month-long professional training programme in Bhopal. (With PTI Inputs) view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
6 days ago
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Jitesh Sharma To Leave Vidarbha, Set To Join RCB's Teammate's Side: Report
Though Jitesh Sharma remained in Vidarbha's white-ball squads under Karun Nair, opportunities in red-ball cricket dried up. Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma is set to part ways with Vidarbha after representing the team in domestic cricket for more than a decade. He will turn up for Baroda in the upcoming season. The 31-year-old didn't play a single Ranji Trophy match in 2024-25, warming the bench behind Vidarbha skipper and first-choice keeper Akshay Wadkar. Though he remained in their white-ball squads under Karun Nair, opportunities in red-ball cricket dried up. According to ESPN Cricinfo, the move to Baroda had been in the works for a while, and his good rapport with Baroda captain Krunal Pandya played a role in facilitating the transfer. Both of them won a maiden IPL title for Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier this year. The shift is expected to open the door for Jitesh to revive his red-ball career. Since debuting for Vidarbha in 2015-16, the keeper-batter has played just 18 first-class matches, averaging 24.48 with four fifties. His last red-ball appearance came nearly 18 months ago. Jitesh has, however, made a name for himself in the shorter formats. After a breakthrough IPL with Punjab Kings in 2023, he earned his India T20I cap during the Asian Games later that year. He has featured in nine T20Is so far. He played a crucial role for RCB as a finisher in IPL 2025 and also step into the captain's shoes when Rajat Patidar got injured. The report further stated that Swapnil Singh, Jitesh's RCB teammate, is also on the move. The spin-bowling all-rounder is set to join Tripura ahead of the new season. Swapnil, who was RCB's only RTM pick at the mega auction, didn't get a game in IPL 2025. He last played domestic cricket for Uttarakhand, taking 18 wickets in five Ranji matches in 2024-25. His white-ball form, though, remained modest. A regular in Chennai's club circuit, Swapnil most recently played for Chepauk Super Gillies in TNPL 2025, picking up three wickets and scoring 85 runs across eight matches. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
