Nepal seek redemption against Afghanistan 12 years after Incheon heartbreak
Summary
Nepal face Afghanistan at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, seeking redemption 12 years after their heartbreaking eight-run quarterfinal loss in Incheon. Sompal Kami returns to the squad as Nepal look to advance from a group that also includes hosts Japan.
Key Points
- Nepal will open their 20th Asian Games campaign against Afghanistan in Nagoya, Japan, seeking revenge for the 2014 Incheon quarterfinal defeat.
- Sompal Kami is the only player from Nepal’s 2014 squad in the current side, while Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh and Nandan Yadav have also returned.
- Afghanistan beat Japan by 81 runs in their opening match, but they are without captain Rashid Khan and other major stars.
- Nepal previously made headlines at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games before losing to India in the quarterfinals.
