Nepal to face UAE in T20 International series opener under new leadership

Summary

Nepal will kick off a two-match T20 International cricket series against the UAE at home, with Dipendra Singh Airee captaining the team under floodlights for the first time at TU International Cricket Ground.

Key Points
  • Nepal will play a two-match T20 International series against UAE starting Monday on home ground at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
  • Dipendra Singh Airee has been appointed as the new T20 captain, replacing Rohit Paudel who has been rested from T20 captaincy.
  • This is Nepal's first T20 match since the T20 World Cup in India two months ago, aiming to build a new squad for the future.
  • The 15-member Nepali squad consists of a mix of young and experienced players, with the second match scheduled for the next day at the same venue.
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