It was a historic day for Nepal when the Nepali Cricket Team secured the International Cricket Council’s One Day International status for next four years. Thanks to their win over Papua New Guinea by 6 wickets and Netherlands’ victory over Hong Kong that helped Nepal secure ODI status.
The victory was of great importance for Nepal given the fact that Nepal cricket board is currently suspended by ICC.
Some Important Timeline of Nepal Cricket Team
- 1988 – Affiliate status by the ICC
- 1996 – Promoted to Associate Rank
- 2008 – Nepal was included in World Cricket League Division 5, and came third.
- 2010 – Nepal won the Division 5. Nepal also came third in Divison 4.
- 2012 – Nepal won the Division 4
- 2013 – Nepal secured a spot in World Twenty20 Qualifier. In the same year, Nepal was won the championship in Division 3 in WCL and qualified for WCL league Championship in 2015.
- 2013 – Nepal Team didn’t perform well and was downgraded to play in Division 2
- Early 2018 – Nepal Lost to UAE in the finals of WCL Division 2 finishing up as the runner-ups, and was enough to play in the World Cup Qualifiers.
Dipendra Singh Airee was declared the player of the match. Scorecard of the match.
Here’s how Nepal’s magical day started.
Take a look as Dipendra Singh Airee and @IamSandeep25 tore through the Papua New Guinea batting order! 👀 pic.twitter.com/Tezc0Qo1k4
— ICC (@ICC) March 15, 2018
Congratulations to Nepal! 🇳🇵
They will be an ODI team following #CWCQ after it was confirmed they will face Netherlands in the 7th place play-off! pic.twitter.com/t4zidcO4j1
— ICC (@ICC) March 15, 2018
A historic day for Nepal cricket! They secure ODI status es.pn/2oU0sCy #CWCQ #Nepal
Posted by ESPNcricinfo on Thursday, March 15, 2018
Dipendra Singh Airee – Player of the Match
4/14 with the ball.
50* with the bat.Dipendra Singh Airee is the #PNGvNEP Player of the Match for a fantastic all-round display!#CWCQ pic.twitter.com/klZkDEzrha
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 15, 2018
Captain Paras Khadka On Twitter Congratulating.
Thank you everyone for the support..Just been years and years of toil,persisitance,sacrifices,commitment and hardwork..Finally WE BECOME An ODI nation..
Congratulations to everyone who has been part of Nepal cricket’s incredible journey ..
God Bless..!!!— Paras Khadka (@paras77) March 15, 2018
Sandeep Lamichhane’s messa to the fans on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgWUkT3Ald7/
This is what we needed. The "DREAM" comes "TRUE". Thank You everyone for you support and Love towards us.The Joy. The…
Posted by Dipendra Singh Airee on Friday, March 16, 2018
Michael Clarke’s message on Twitter
Very proud moment for the country mate. Brilliant to see 👍👌🏏 https://t.co/8zUoURcS0W
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) March 15, 2018
Nepal fans ⬇
Paras Khadka just recorded this message especially for you! 👍🇳🇵 #CWCQ pic.twitter.com/glEbUl635g
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 15, 2018
Nepal finish the job! 🇳🇵#CWCQ #PNGvNEP 👏 pic.twitter.com/6QNXuQBEGc
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 15, 2018
“Biggest Day in Nepal Cricket History”…Paras Khadka
“This thing brings in four years of stability. More cricket, funds for development, everything”
Paras Khadka, Nepal captain
Who is Sandeep Lamichhane?
You might want to check out the following news coverage:
- Biggest Day in Nepal Cricket History..Khadka (Espn CricInfo)
- Nepal claim ODI status for the first time (Espn CricInfo)
- Nepal secure historic ODI status for 4 years (Kathmandu Post)
- Nepal secure ODI status after Netherlands defeat HK in play-off (The Himalayan Times)
- How did Nepal secure ODI?
