Nepal Announces Women’s National Cricket Team for Asian Games Qualifiers and ACC Premier Cup

The Cricket Association of Nepal has announced the Nepali women’s national cricket team for the Asian Games qualifying tournament and the ACC Women’s Premier Cup. Indu Barma has been appointed as the team captain, with Pooja Mahto named as vice-captain. Soni Pakhrin and Sita Ranamgar have returned to the national squad after a long absence. Kathmandu, 23 Baishakh.

The Asian Games qualifying will take place in Malaysia from May 23 to 31, while the Premier Cup will be held from June 1 to 13. The team includes Ruby Poddar, Kavita Joshi, Sita Ranamgar, Anu Kathayat, Soni Pakhrin, Simana KC, Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Kavita Kunwar, Riya Sharma, Manisha Upadhyay, and Rubina Chhetri.

Soni Pakhrin has rejoined the senior national team after a considerable time away. Similarly, Sita Ranamgar, who did not participate in the Rising Stars Women Asia Cup or the series held in Rwanda, has also been reinstated in the squad. Savitri Dhami, Somu Bisht, Sana Pravin, and Lakshmi Saud have been designated as reserve players.