Asian Games 2026: All countries are involved in preparations for the Asian Games 2026. The thrill of cricket is going to be seen in the Asian Games, in which strong countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will participate. Nepal will also participate in the Asian Games 2026. Nepal cricket team has been announced for this. Deependra Singh Eri has got the captaincy. Apart from this, many star players have returned.
Deependra Singh Eri got captaincy
Deependra Singh Eri has got the responsibility of captaincy in the Asian Games 2026. He will lead Nepal in this tournament. The men’s cricket competition will run from 24 September to 3 October. Nepal team will play its first match in the tournament against Afghanistan on 25 September. Nepal had performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup 2026. In such a situation, she can reach the quarter finals of Asian Games 2026 and can also ensure her medal. Nepal has to face Japan after Afghanistan in the group stage. Both the matches are do or die for Nepal.
Many star players have been included in the Nepal cricket team. Rohit Paudel is also a part of the team, who is known for his excellent batting. Apart from this, ODI team captain Sandeep Lamichhane has also been given a place in the team. He also has the power to trap big batsmen with his spin bowling. He has also played for Delhi Capitals in IPL. Apart from this, star players like Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Sompal Kami and Asif Shaikh have been selected in the team. A total of 15 players have been included in the team.
Nepal’s recent performance
Nepal has won its last two matches in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup. Nepal had defeated Oman by 87 runs. In this match, Nepal had scored 147 runs in 45.4 overs and had restricted Oman to 60 runs. Apart from this, Nepal had also won against UAE by 44 runs. Batting first in this match, Nepal scored 313 runs in 50 overs, in response to which UAE was reduced to 269 runs.
Nepal’s squad for Asian Games 2026
Deependra Singh Airy (captain), Kushal Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Arif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Jora, Lokesh Bam, Sandeep Lamichhane, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Lalit Rajbanshi and Sher Malla.