Nepali Cricket Captain Rohit Kumar Poudel expressed his excitement to play against stronger teams in the upcoming days after the team’s one-day recognition. In a press conference after their comprehensive 177-run victory against UAE at Kirtipur Stadium on Sunday, Captain Poudel mentioned that playing against strong teams would provide more opportunities for the team to gain experience.
He also emphasized the importance of winning the next two matches to qualify for the World Cup and stated that the arrival of new coach Monty Desai has given the players a chance to play more freely. Captain Poudel believes that the team’s success relies on the collective effort of all the players.
Coach Monty Desai expressed his satisfaction with the team’s progress since he joined the Nepal Cricket Association. He said that his strategy has been successful in every game, and the players have played their roles effectively.
Spinner Lalit Narayan Rajwanshi, who took the most 5 wickets in the match, expressed his delight to be part of the team’s victory. Despite being out of the team, he was happy with the team’s performance and did not have any desire to return to the team.
With the one-day recognition established, Nepali cricket will become more active, and more players will have a chance to showcase their talent. The team’s next matches will be crucial in their bid to qualify for the World Cup.