Nepal Cricket Team Prepares for Crucial ICC League-2 Series in Oman
Summary
Nepal heads to Oman for its final ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League-2 series, where four matches against Oman and Canada will decide its path to World Cup qualifiers and its ODI status. The team enters the tournament under Sandeep Lamichhane’s captaincy, with Kushal Bhurtel and Sompal Kami left out of the squad.
Key Points
- Nepal will play its final four ICC League-2 matches in Oman against Canada and host Oman from October 7, with ODI status on the line.
- The team is seventh in the eight-team table with 24 points, and needs a strong finish to stay in the top six and retain ODI status.
- Sandeep Lamichhane is back as ODI captain, while Kushal Bhurtel and Sompal Kami have been left out of the 15-member squad.
- Nepal’s spin attack looks strong for Oman conditions, with Lalit Rajbanshi, Sahab Alam, Sher Malla and others expected to play key roles.
