Nepal are out of the race for Women’s T20 World Cup but they have high hopes

Summary

Nepal's women's cricket team exited the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier after a loss to Scotland but remains hopeful for future World Cup qualification under coach Harshal Jayant Pathak.

Key Points
  • Sita Rana Magar, the longest-serving player in the Nepali women's cricket team, expressed optimism despite Nepal being knocked out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier.
  • Nepal hosted the biggest-ever ICC women's cricket event but failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup after losing to Scotland in the group stage.
  • Head coach Harshal Jayant Pathak has been credited for the improvement in the team and was appointed to oversee the revamp of women's cricket in Nepal.
  • Six teams advanced to the Super 6 stage of the qualifier, including Netherlands, Scotland, Thailand, Bangladesh, Ireland, and USA, competing for World Cup spots.
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