Paras Khadka came close to quitting cricket three years before retiring
Summary
Paras Khadka says he came close to quitting cricket in 2018 when Nepal’s bid for ODI status nearly collapsed in a tense win over Canada. He recalled how Karan KC and Sandeep Lamichhane’s last-wicket stand kept Nepal’s World Cup dream alive and helped secure a place in the 2018 World Cup Qualifier.
Key Points
- Paras Khadka said he nearly retired in 2018 after Nepal almost lost to Canada in a match crucial to its ODI-status bid.
- Karan KC’s unbeaten 42 and Sandeep Lamichhane’s support guided Nepal to a one-wicket victory in Windhoek, Namibia.
- The win took Nepal to the 2018 World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, where it later secured ODI status by beating Hong Kong.
- Khadka, who retired in 2021, later moved into cricket administration and now holds roles in Kathmandu District Cricket Association, Bagmati Province Cricket Association and CAN.
