Completely agreed. It was a mature cricket. Fielding was exceptional. Top order batting needs to be improved. They definitely lack foot-work (esp. Sagar Pun). Paras has shown immense amount of skill as a captain. Always leading the team from the front. This "batch" of boys have done well above the expectation. However, the next "batch" did not even make to U-19 WC. They were OUT from Qualifying matches itself. I strongly agree with b.gaunle. The spirit is there. Govt. and Private sectors should pour some money to cultivate and grow cricket in Nepal. Jai Nepal !!

daum · Mar 20, 2014 7:58 AM

Bhadgaunle, your first two paras are excellent. Your last para (Govt forcing schools) sounds somebody else wrote it, it just doesn't make any sense. The word matured is being thrown around a lot and I think a big kudos has to be given to the captain Paras Khadka. With his experience and calm play style, he has been a very integral part of the team, anchoring it entirely. Even in his interviews and public appearances, he exuberates that calmness. Rest of the team is equally deserving of this praise as well. This probably is the proudest moment for me as a Nepali in a long long while. We won't make it to the next round but the win over Afganistan just made me so much proud to be a Nepali right now.

Kiddo · Mar 20, 2014 8:24 AM

Don't say that Kiddo...let's hope HK will fight for the pride and win their last game decently to help Nepal qualify.....B'desh is all out for 108.....an achievable target for HK.

panacea · Mar 20, 2014 9:14 AM

Yeah, it may be a little too much for HK to get 109 in 13.2 overs. currently 31/1 .....4.3 overs

panacea · Mar 20, 2014 9:30 AM