Nepal A to face Assam in five-match T20 series in India

While the senior national team is preparing to play the Australian Capital Territory in Canberra on August 26 during its extension in Australia as part of the senior men's national team's Top End T20 Series, another Nepali team, Nepal 'A', is to be involved on August 26 as well. The 'A' team will start its tour of Guwahati, India, where it will play the Assam State team in a T20 series of five matches from August 26 to September 3, 2025.

The announcement was made on Saturday by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and announced not only the details of the tour but also the names of the 16-person squad. The CAN also stated this series will provide the opportunity for Nepal's second-string side to gain important match exposure against a strong Indian state unit. Assam has produced many fine cricketers within India's domestic structure, and it will be a tough challenge for the young Nepali group overall.

Making opportunities for Emerging Players

The squad will be captained by Anil Kumar Sah, who will double as wicketkeeper. Sah's higher-level experience is anticipated to lead the relatively young squad. With him are some promising hitters, some promising bowlers, and some promising all-rounders who will be fighting to show their worth in a foreign country.

According to CAN, the focus of the tour to Guwahati is to provide exposure to Nepal's emerging players in a competitive setup and opposition. The senior team is focused on their International duties, so player opportunities ensure a continual pipeline of emerging players coming through into the national teams.

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An Important Move for Nepal Cricket

The tour is timely, given Nepal's improving cricket presence. The matches will not only assist young players in moving towards higher levels of opposition, but also will aim to prepare them for future international duties.

For cricket fans in Nepal, the dual action of the senior team in Australia and the 'A' team in India is an exciting time and indicates a growing depth and commitment of Nepal cricket in developing its players.

Nepal A Squad: Anil Sah (c, wk), Arjun Gharti Magar (wk), Trit Raj Das, Subh Kansakar, Ishan Pandey, Dev Khanal, Sandeep Jora, Bibek K. Yadav, Pawan Sharoff, Basir Ahmed, Akash Chand, Kamal S. Airee, Adil Alam Ansari, Sher Malla, Yubraj Khatri, Sagar Dhakal.