Nepal cricket unveil new jersey during ICC Trophy Tour event

A special ceremony held in Kathmandu on Monday revealed the official jersey of the Nepalese national cricket team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is considered a proud moment for the flyover country’s cricket.

The jersey was launched by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) in partnership with T10 Sports the official kit manufacturer. The new strip was worn by both the men’s and women’s national teams during the event, signifying the unity of all formats and genders. The men’s team will play in the kit at the T20 World Cup next month, while the women’s team will also wear the same jersey at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which will be held in Nepal.

The occasion was made even more spectacular by the presence of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy, which had just arrived in Kathmandu as part of its worldwide tour. Earlier in the day, the trophy was presented at Sheetal Niwas by Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel, who regarded the occasion as a sign of Nepal’s increasing influence in international cricket. He also pointed out that cricket was a factor in the nation’s unity and the youth’s encouragement.

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Nepal set for third T20 World Cup appearance as Trophy Tour reaches Kathmandu

Starting last year, the Trophy Tour that began with Adam's Bridge has gone through several Asian countries, granting fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the famous silverware from a close distance. In Nepal, the trophy was presented to the two national teams during the ceremony that honored the players.

Chatur Bahadur Chand, the president of CAN, declared that Nepal would participate in the T20 World Cup for the third time, saying it was a great honor. Nepal is in Group C with England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Italy, and all their group matches are set to take place in Mumbai.

The tournament will take place from February 7 to March 8 with 20 teams sharing eight venues between India and Sri Lanka, and Nepal will take another confident step on the global stage.