Kathmandu:The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has declared a cash reward of Rs 3 million for the national cricket team following their qualification for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup.
According to National News Agency RSS, CAN President Chatur Bahadur Chand made the announcement during a press conference on Sunday, which also addressed preparations for the upcoming third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Nepal secured its place in the One-Day International (ODI) Asia Cup for the second time after a victory against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 44 runs last September. President Chand hailed this qualification as a significant milestone for Nepali cricket and called on the government to provide additional rewards for the team.
Chand emphasized the role of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) in boosting the country’s economy and sports sector. He noted that the tournament was successfully organized through collaboration among stakeholders, despite facing challenging conditions. Furthermore, Chand highlighted improvements in financial transparency and auditing in the second edition of the NPL compared to its inaugural edition.
The third edition of the NPL is scheduled to commence on the upcoming Monday in Kathmandu, featuring eight teams competing for the championship.