Overview
- Nepal’s Cricket Association confirmed a 15-player roster that pairs Rohit Paudel’s leadership with Dipendra Singh Airee as vice-captain.
- The squad features top-order options Kushal Bhurtel and wicketkeeper-batter Aasif Sheikh, plus all-round depth from Gulshan Jha, Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami.
- Legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane, backed by left-arm spinner Lalit Rajbanshi with additional spin from Airee and Basir Ahamad, is tasked with driving the middle-overs threat.
- The pace attack will be led by Sompal Kami and Karan KC, with Nandan Yadav and Sher Malla adding variety and bench strength.
- Nepal is grouped with England, Bangladesh, Italy and the West Indies, opening on February 8 in Mumbai, as the India–Sri Lanka-hosted tournament runs from February 7 to March 8 following Nepal’s winless 2024 campaign.