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Today's ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier match between Nepal and West Indies at 12:45 pm is crucial for Nepal to keep their chances alive in the tournament.  Nepal lost their first game against Zimbabwe but managed to win their second game against the USA. They currently hold the third position in Group A with two points, while Zimbabwe is leading the group with two wins (four points). West Indies, with one win, is in the second position, ahead of Nepal in terms of net run rate. The Windies have played only one game so far. To stay in contention, Nepal must win this match against the West Indies. A victory would push them to the second position in the group, while a loss would keep them in third place but help West Indies advance. After this match, Nepal will have only one game left to play. In their previous match against the USA, Nepal’s medium pacer Karan KC performed exceptionally well, taking four wickets for just 11 runs in a seven-over spell. This outstanding bowling display limited the USA to a total of 207 runs. Nepal comfortably chased down the target with Bhim Sharki’s unbeaten 77, securing a six-wicket victory. Top two teams from Zimbabwe qualifiers will play the ICC World Cup that is set to take place in India, in October 2023.

All the preparations for the 9th edition of the Annapurna Post Corporate Badminton have been completed. Deputy Director General of the Annapurna Media Network Bikash Shrestha said that all the preparations for the tournament to be held at the Covered Hall of the National Sports Council in Tripureshwor from June 21 to June 24 have been completed. “All the preparations for the tournament have been completed. The wait is over,” Shrestha said, adding, “More than 200 players will take part in the competition.” The tournament to be held with the technical support of Nepal Badminton Association will have seven events. Corporate houses, departmental teams and players from all the seven provinces will participate in the tournament. Winners of executive men’s single, executive men’s doubles and corporate doubles will be awarded with Rs 100, 000 each. The first runner-up will get Rs 50, 000 and second runner-ups will get Rs 25, 000 each. Similarly, the winners of men’s open single, women’s open single, mix doubles will be awarded with Rs 80, 000 and the second and third will get Rs 40, 000 and Rs 15, 000 each. Global IME Bank is the main sponsor and Honda Grazia, Everest Bank, DHI, Salt Trading Concern, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance, Nami College, Foodmandu, AV-Trace and Agro Fruit among others are the sponsors of the tournament.    

The date and organizer of Asia Cup 2023 have been finalized. Nepal have already been selected in the Asia Cup which has become indefinite due to the political dispute between India and Pakistan. Issuing a statement on Thursday, the International Cricket Council said that the Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17. Four matches of the 16th edition of the Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan and remaining games in Sri Lanka. A total of 13 One-Day International (ODI) games will be played in the tournament where Nepal along with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will participate. The participating teams will be divided into two groups and the top two will make it to the ‘super four’. The top two teams from super four will make the journey to the finals. Nepal will play against Indian and Pakistan in the group stage. Similarly, Sri Lanka, Bagladesh and Afghanistan are in another group. Nepal were selected in the Asia Cup by defeating the UAE in the final of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup at home ground. Sri Lanka had become defending champion by defeating Pakistan in the final held in UAE.