The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) released its 2025 cricket calendar, outlining extensive activities for the men’s and women’s teams. The women’s team will tour internationally and host various tournaments, while the men’s team prepares for qualifiers and international camps. CAN aims to strengthen grassroots cricket through school championships.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced its cricketing calendar for 2025, detailing an extensive schedule for both the men’s and women’s teams. The men’s senior team will engage in various international tours, while the women’s senior team will be equally active throughout the year, underscoring CAN’s commitment to improving women’s cricket.
CAN Secretary Paras Khadka stated, “This year will be a busy one for the women’s team. We are doing our best to develop women’s cricket further.” The women’s team is currently participating in a quadrangular series in Uganda, with upcoming plans to tour Bhutan in April, compete in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers in Thailand in May, and participate in the Women’s Emerging Team Asia Cup in June.
In October, Malaysia will host a tri-series involving Nepal and the UAE, while CAN will organize its own pentangular series in December with teams from Namibia, Uganda, the UAE, and the Netherlands. Additionally, CAN is launching a Women’s Elite Cup in a 50-over format for the first time this October.
Khadka also mentioned a confirmed tour for the men’s team to Sri Lanka in July, which will serve as preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers taking place in Oman in October. The men’s team will further travel to India, Australia, and the UAE in August and September to fine-tune their skills ahead of the qualifiers. “Our main priority for this year is to qualify for the World Cup and get as many points as possible in the CWC League 2,” Khadka added.
Nepal will visit Scotland for a CWC League 2 tri-series that includes the Netherlands in June. Moreover, CAN plans to hold a player release and retention process as well as a mini auction for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) set for June and August. Khadka stated, “The date for the second NPL will be revealed once it is accepted by the International Cricket Council (ICC).”
In efforts to promote grassroots cricket, CAN is organizing a National School Championship targeting SEE-graduate students in May. Khadka emphasized the need to collaborate with district and provincial bodies as well as other stakeholders to encourage cricket at the grassroots level.
In summary, the Cricket Association of Nepal’s unveiled calendar for 2025 marks a significant commitment to the development of both men’s and women’s cricket. With a busy schedule involving international tours, tournaments, and grassroots initiatives, CAN aims to enhance the sport’s reach and performance. The focus on women’s cricket, significant international engagements for the men’s team, and the launch of new competitions like the Women’s Elite Cup reflect CAN’s strategic vision for growth.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
