Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) on Thursday announced a cash prize of NPR 300,000 to each players of Nepal Cricket Team. He made an announcement on twitter congratulating Nepali Cricket Team for their remarkable feat of securing a spot in the World Cup cricket tournament qualifiers.”
विश्वकप क्रिकेट प्रतियोगिताको क्वालिफायरमा प्रवेश गरी नेपालको स्वाभिमान र पहिचान उच्च बनाएकोमा नेपाली क्रिकेट टोलीलाई हार्दिक बधाइ ज्ञापन गर्दै प्रतिखेलाडी रू. ३ लाख पुरस्कारको घोषणा गर्दछु। pic.twitter.com/HQN2FPTVWI
— ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) March 17, 2023
Nepal emerged victorious over the United Arab Emirates by a narrow margin of 9 runs, after UAE had set a target of 311 runs. Nepal managed to score 269 runs for the loss of six wickets in 44 overs. After a thrilling triumph over UAE, Nepal has clinched a direct berth to the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
In June, Nepal will be taking part in the world cup qualifiers that will be held in Zimbabwe.
President Ram Chandra Paudel also congratulated the Team.
The Nepal National Cricket team had the honor of meeting with the Honorable President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Paudel, who personally congratulated the team on their outstanding victory in the tri-series against UAE and PNG!#CWCL2 #NepalCricket #weCAN pic.twitter.com/6uRhz4PJaY
— CAN (@CricketNep) March 17, 2023
Never seen anything like this. Ever … Nepal win it on DLS after bad light stops play. UAE, with nothing tangible to play for but having given it everything they’ve got, are livid. Nepal go straight to Qualifier. Unreal achievement given where they were. Incredible scenes pic.twitter.com/tvJmIsplb4
— Paul Radley (@PaulRadley) March 16, 2023
Likewise, the Bagmati, Madesh, and Sudurpaschim provincial governments, will also be rewarding the players. Bagmati Province declared a prize of Rs. 100,000 for each player whereas the Madhesh Province government has declared a monetary award of Rs. 200,000 each for Gulsan Jha and Arif Sheikh. The Sudurpaschim Province Government has announced a reward of Rs. 200,000 each for Dipendra Singh Airee and Bhim Sarki.
CWC League 2 अन्तर्गत उच्च प्रदर्शन गर्दै विश्वकप क्वालिफायरमा सिधै छनोट हुन सफल राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट खेलाडीहरूलाई केन्द्र र प्रादेशिक सरकारहरूले गर्नुभएको पुरस्कार घोषणाका लागि हामी हृदयदेखि धन्यवाद दिन चाहन्छौं । #CWCL2 #weCAN pic.twitter.com/DM57ApucN3
— CAN (@CricketNep) March 18, 2023
Journey to World Cup Qualifier
Victory at its finest! The joy on the faces of the team and fans captures the spirit of triumph as they celebrate the historic win against UAE. A moment that will be cherished and celebrated in cricket history forever.
#CWCL2 #NEPvUAE #weCAN pic.twitter.com/67CsVyuDJ6
— CAN (@CricketNep) March 17, 2023
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