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Nepal Women's Cricket Team Departs for Asian Games Qualifier and ACC Premier Cup

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The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) has bid farewell to the national women's cricket team as they prepare to compete in the Asian Games Women's Qualifier and the ACC Women's Premier Cup in Malaysia. The team, led by Captain Indu Burma and Vice-captain Pooja Mahato, will also play two T20 practice matches against Malaysia before the qualifiers.

  • The Asian Games Qualifier is scheduled from May 23 to May 31, followed by the ACC Women's Premier Cup from June 1 to June 13.
  • Nepal is participating in the Asian Games Qualifier to secure one of the remaining four spots, with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh already qualified.
  • Two T20 practice matches against Malaysia are set to take place on May 20 and May 22 as part of the team's preparation.
  • The Nepali national women's cricket team announced by CAN includes players such as Sita Ranabagar, Sony Pakhrin, and Rubina Chhetri, with Savitri Dhami and Somu Bist among the reserve players.

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