This is right time to lose: Captain Rohit
Summary
Lumbini captain Rohit Paudel said the team’s first defeat after four straight wins in the Nepal Premier League came at the right time, giving them a chance to regroup before the playoffs. He remained confident that winning their next two matches would keep Lumbini in strong contention.
Key Points
- Rohit Paudel said Lumbini’s loss to Kathmandu Gorkhas came at the right time and could help the team improve before the playoffs.
- He said injuries and wickets lost during the powerplay hurt Lumbini’s chase of 161 runs, though he backed the team’s bowlers and key batters to bounce back.
- Rohit praised contributions from Sandeep Jora and Abhishek Gautam and said the next two matches are crucial for playoff qualification.
- Kathmandu Gorkhas bowler Jahandad Khan said the pitch suited fast bowlers and that the team remains confident for the rest of the tournament.
