Cricket is the most popular sport in Nepal after football. Cricket was introduced to Nepal by the ruling Rana dynasty when they returned from studies in England and India in the 1920s.The Cricket Association of Nepal was formed in 1946 to promote cricket amongst the aristocracy.A national Academy is in the work. Partly funded by the Asian Cricket council, to provide indoor practice in the face of Nepal’s challenging weather.
Nepal’s playing season runs from September to November and starts again in March before finishing in May. A team of Nepali players visited India in 1954. In 1961, in an effort to promote cricket in the whole of Nepal, the Cricket Association of Nepal became part of the National Sports Council.
Nepal’s playing season runs from September to November and starts again in March before finishing in May. A National Academy is in the works, partly funded by the Asian Cricket Council to provide indoor practice in the face of Nepal’s challenging weather.
In December 2012 there were 429 senior cricket clubs and 227 junior cricket clubs in Nepal. There are 65 grounds in Nepal with 17 turf wickets. International matches can be played only at the Tribhuwan university ground. A new international standard ground is under construction at Mulpani, Kathmandu and another is going to be built at Pokhara with some help from the Asian Cricket Council.
The Youth Cricket Academy (YCA) is one of Nepal’s most established and respected cricket academies, dedicated to grooming young cricketers from the grassroots to elite levels. With a reputation for discipline, structure, and quality coaching, YCA has become a crucial talent pipeline for Nepal’s national and provincial cricket systems. Overview Full Name: Youth Cricket Academy
Dynamic Cricket Academy (D.C.A) is a premier cricket training institution based in Nepal, focused on identifying, nurturing, and developing young cricket talent across the country. Renowned for its structured coaching programs, modern facilities, and grassroots reach, D.C.A plays a vital role in strengthening the foundation of Nepalese cricket at both junior and professional levels. Overview
Janakpur Bolts is a professional T20 cricket franchise representing the historic city of Janakpur and Madhesh Province in the Nepal T20 League (NepalT20). Introduced in 2022, the Bolts aim to channel the cultural pride, passion, and emerging cricket talent of southern Nepal into a high-voltage cricketing force on the national stage. Overview Full Team Name:
Sudurpashchim Royals is a professional T20 cricket franchise team representing the Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal in the Nepal T20 League (NepalT20). Founded in 2022, the Royals are a bold symbol of western Nepal’s emerging cricket talent, cultural pride, and competitive spirit in the national cricketing landscape. Overview Full Team Name: Sudurpashchim Royals Founded: 2022 League:
Karnali Yaks is a professional T20 cricket franchise team representing the Karnali Province of Nepal in the Nepal T20 League (NepalT20). Known for their bold branding, regional pride, and mountain spirit, Karnali Yaks symbolize resilience, endurance, and underdog determination — qualities closely tied to the highland regions of western Nepal. Overview Full Team Name: Karnali
Lumbini Lions is a professional T20 cricket franchise representing Lumbini Province in the Nepal T20 League (NepalT20). Named after the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha, the Lumbini Lions blend regional pride, sportsmanship, and youthful energy to form one of the most exciting teams in Nepal’s growing franchise cricket ecosystem. Overview Full Team Name: Lumbini Lions
Pokhara Avengers is a professional T20 cricket franchise representing Pokhara, Nepal’s iconic tourist city, in the Nepal T20 League (NepalT20) — the country’s official franchise-based T20 cricket tournament sanctioned by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). Launched in 2022, Pokhara Avengers quickly gained attention for their vibrant team culture, aggressive cricket, and connection to one
Chitwan Rhinos is a professional cricket franchise team representing Chitwan District in Nepal’s Everest Premier League (EPL). Known for their consistent performances, big-name players, and passionate fanbase, the Rhinos are one of the most successful and respected cricket teams in Nepal’s franchise cricket history. Overview Full Team Name: Chitwan Rhinos Founded: 2017 League: Everest Premier
Kathmandu Gurkhas is a franchise cricket team conceptually rooted in Nepal’s rich Gurkha heritage and designed to represent Kathmandu, the nation’s capital, in emerging T20 tournaments. Though the Kathmandu Gurkhas are not active in the Everest Premier League (EPL) or Nepal Super League (cricket format) yet, they symbolize the growing interest in branding Kathmandu’s fighting
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