Cricket in Nepal was introduced in the early 20th century by the ruling Rana clan. The sport’s governing body, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), was established in 1946. Nepal became an Associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1996 but faced a suspension in 2016 due to government interference, which was lifted three years later.
10 Fun Facts About Nepal Cricket Team:
- Shakti Gauchan is the first and only Nepali player to give a trial in IPL so far (Rajasthan Royals).
- Raju Khadka was the first Nepalese cricketer to score an international century with an unbeaten 105 runs off 50 balls against Bhutan.
- Subash Khakurel holds the record for the highest One Day run score for Nepal.
- Nepal made their maiden appearance in an ICC global event at the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh.
- On 15 March 2018, Nepal gained One Day International (ODI) status for the first time after winning a playoff match in the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
- The team is nicknamed The Rhinos and Gorkhalis.
- In T20Is, Nepal’s highest score is 149/8 in 20 overs against Hong Kong during the 2014 T20 World Cup5.
- Basanta Regmi holds the best bowling figures for Nepal in T20Is.
- The Royal family of Nepal introduced cricket to the country in the 1920s.
- The first recorded match involving a Nepali team took place in 1962 against a team of Indian servicemen.
The Nepal Cricket Team has come a long way since its inception and continues to make strides on the international stage.
Nepal Cricket Team players and their salaries:
| Grade | Men’s Team Salary (Nrs/month) | Women’s Team Salary (Nrs/month) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 100,000 | 50,000 |
| B | 70,000 | 35,000 |
| C | 55,000 | 30,000 |
| D | 35,000 | 25,000 |
| Emerging (Women’s only) | – | 20,000 |
Please note that these figures are based on the latest available data and may be subject to change.
