Associate El Clásico returns under lights at TU Stadium
Summary
Nepal and UAE renew their intense cricket rivalry with T20 friendlies under floodlights at TU Stadium, marking the first international matches under lights there. This series precedes the ICC CWC League 2 tri-series involving Nepal, UAE, and Oman.
Key Points
- Nepal and UAE cricket teams renewed their rivalry with T20 international friendlies under floodlights at TU International Cricket Stadium.
- These matches are branded as "El Clásico under Floodlights" by the Cricket Association of Nepal, highlighting the intense competition between the two sides.
- Nepal announced separate squads and captains for T20 and one-day formats, with Dipendra Singh Airee captaining T20 and Rohit Kumar Paudel leading one-day matches.
- The rivalry continues with the ICC CWC League 2 tri-series involving Nepal, UAE, and Oman, starting April 25, 2024, after the T20 series.