Nepal are having a look ahead to the “big opportunity” of dealing with cricketing powerhouse Bharat within the Asia Cup, skipper Rohit Paudel mentioned Sunday, including that his gamers could be having a look to have interaction with their idols. Asia Cup debutants Nepal will play games Bharat within the ultimate Workforce A fit in Pallekele on Monday to make a decision the second one group to assemble it to the Tremendous 4 level of the 50-over match, a precursor to the later ODI International Cup.
Nepal, who made waves next they reached the International Cup qualifiers previous this yr, suffered a big loss to Pakistan within the match opener.
They now face any other stern take a look at towards seven-time Asia Cup winners Bharat, whose opening fit towards Pakistan was once rejected because of mist next the primary innings.
Raindrops looms immense over the Nepal-Bharat duel as neatly, with the winner becoming a member of Pakistan within the later level. In case the issues are shared, Bharat will advance forward.
“We all are very excited, especially playing against India. It is a big opportunity for all of us to represent our country at the biggest stage,” Paudel, a top-order batsman, informed journalists.
“Weather is not in our control but we are hoping that we get an opportunity to play against India, to showcase our talent.”
Enjoying towards peak stars together with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could be an extraordinary hour for the minnows, however Paudel mentioned his gamers will simplest permit themselves “a fanboy moment” next the fit is over.
He additionally defended his famous person leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, who went for runs within the group’s 238-run loss to Pakistan.
“He is a very important player for us as he has delivered in crunch situations,” Paudel mentioned. “We are here because of him… a very impactful player for our team.”
Lamichhane, 23, joined the group past due for the Asia Cup next his trial over the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in a Kathmandu lodge room in August extreme yr was once driven again.
Lamichhane denies all fees.
Bharat didn’t teach or store a press convention next their fit on Saturday.
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