Nepal had played its first Lord\u2019s match in 2016 which was organized to honor the 200-year bond between Britain and Nepal. After their remarkable performance and a memorable \u2018217 for eight-match\u2019 against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) during that year, Nepal is all set to recreate history on July 29, 2018!<\/p>\n
However, this time the MCC has got something new in store for its opponents. In an official announcement on their website, Lord\u2019s Cricket Ground (LCG) revealed that ace Sri Lankan player and former captain Mahela Jayawardene will be leading MCC against the two ICC Associate nations Nepal and The Netherlands in a triangular T20 triple-header.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the announcement event in March 2018, MCC Head of Cricket John Stephenson said,\u201d We are thrilled that both Nepal and the Netherlands will be joining us at Lord\u2019s for what is set to be another uplifting day at the Home of Cricket following Afghanistan\u2019s historic visit last year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Expressing his contentment, Nepal captain, Paras Khadka<\/a> said, \u201cIt gives me immense pleasure that Nepal will play at the Home of the Cricket again this year with MCC and the Netherlands. Playing at Lord\u2019s is always special and we are really looking forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI urge all cricket lovers, and especially the British Nepalese diaspora, to come and support the event and the Nepal team.<\/p>\n Adding further he said, \u201cI would also like to thank MCC and especially John Stephenson who has been working hard to promote Associate Nations. MCC and Nepal Cricket have been working together and have a wonderful relationship which we hope will continue to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n The Netherlands Vs MCC At the addressal, Netherlands Head Coach Ryan Campbell said, \u201cAnytime a cricketer is given the opportunity to play at Lord\u2019s, it is something they should cherish and will think of for the rest of his life.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor us to be invited to play there against the MCC and Nepal will be a very special occasion and I\u2019m sure all of our players will be doing everything they can to gain selection into that squad.\u201d<\/p>\n Jayawardene \u2013 Sri Lanka\u2019s Pride Look Back: The frenzy for cricket in Nepal<\/a> has only seen a climb in recent years after their national cricket team was awarded the \u2018international T20\u2019 status in 2014.<\/p>\n On an end note: Nepal had played its first Lord\u2019s match in 2016 which was organized to honor the 200-year…<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This tournament will mark the country\u2019s second visit to Lord\u2019s after their last 40-over match in 2012. The Netherlands also stunned host-country England with their remarkable four-wicket victory.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Sri Lankan ace has a record of playing 55 \u2018Twenty20 Internationals\u2019 and scoring 1,493 runs. He also appeared twice on the Honors Board in the visitor\u2019s dressing room at the \u2018Mecca of Cricket\u2019 (Lord\u2019s) for scoring centuries against England in 2002 and 2006 making him an \u2018Honorary Life Member of the MCC in 2015.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Nepal and Netherlands have recently attained \u2018One-Day International\u2019 (ODI) status by the ICC<\/a>. This title is especially dear to Nepal as this is the \u2018first time\u2019 they have been honored with ODI status following their win in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>With so many attractive opportunities and prestigious titles to their credit, the Nepal cricket<\/a> team is sure to scale heights and bring home new laurels for their nation. All the best Team Nepal!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"