KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the Nepali squad for the ACC U-19 Women’s World Cup.
A 15-member team, captained by Pooja Mahato, includes vice-captain Soni Pakhrin, along with Sana Prabin, Jyotsinka Marasini, Kusum Godar, Sabitra Dhami, Krishma Gurung, Riya Sharma, Simana KC, Sneha Mahara, Kiran Kumari Kunwar, Rachana Chaudhary, Trishna BK, Anu Kadayat, and Alisa Kumari Yadav.
Nepal earned a spot in the World Cup by winning the U-19 Asia qualifiers held last month.
The U-19 World Cup will take place in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, with 16 teams participating.
Nepal is placed in Group ‘D’ alongside Bangladesh, Australia, and Scotland.
Nepal will play its first match against Bangladesh on January 18, followed by a second match against Scotland on January 20, and a third match against Australia on January 22.
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