Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has announced to felicitate the players of the Nepal Men’s cricket team with a cash prize of Rs 300,000 each in recognition of their outstanding performance during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.
“Heartily congratulating the Nepalese cricket team for entering the qualifiers of the World Cup cricket tournament and raising the self-esteem and identity of Nepal. I announce a prize of 3 lakhs” said Prime Minister on Social Media.
विश्वकप क्रिकेट प्रतियोगिताको क्वालिफायरमा प्रवेश गरी नेपालको स्वाभिमान र पहिचान उच्च बनाएकोमा नेपाली क्रिकेट टोलीलाई हार्दिक बधाइ ज्ञापन गर्दै प्रतिखेलाडी रू. ३ लाख पुरस्कारको घोषणा गर्दछु। pic.twitter.com/HQN2FPTVWI
— ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) March 17, 2023
Nepal registered a remarkable victory against UAE on Thursday in a jam-packed TU Cricket Ground. A win in the last match of the Cricket World Cup League 2 also saw Nepal surpass Namibia in the third position of the table to ensure a direct spot in the World Cup Qualifiers.
The home side were victorious by nine runs (In the D/L method), as no further play was possible due to bad light after 44 overs when Nepal were 269 for six.