KATHMANDU: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu successfully organized the second edition of the Indian Ambassador’s Cricket Tournament from June 26 to 28 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground and Mulpani Cricket Stadium, bringing together representatives from diplomacy, government, media, business and the cricket community.
The tournament featured eight teams representing the Embassy of India, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic community in Kathmandu, Nepali media, former Nepali cricketers, Government of Nepal officials, corporate organizations and the Indian diaspora in Nepal (ICAN).
The opening ceremony was held on June 26 in the presence of Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, Joint Secretary of Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (South Asia Division) Gahendra Rajbhandari and other senior diplomatic representatives.
Following three days of competitive matches, the tournament concluded on June 28 with the final played between the Embassy of India and ICAN.
After the match, Ambassador Srivastava and representatives from organizing partners presented trophies and awards to the winning team and outstanding performers.
A reception was organized on June 29 to mark the successful completion of the tournament. Addressing the event, the Ambassador thanked the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and other organizing partners for their support.
On the occasion, Ambassador Srivastava also handed over professional-grade cricket kits to three promising Nepali women U-19 cricketers: Sana Praveen, Krishma Gurung and Sabitri Dhami, and wished them success for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for next year.
According to the Embassy, the tournament reflects India’s commitment to strengthening people-to-people ties with Nepal through sports and supporting the development of young sporting talent in the country.
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