Cricket Enthusiasts Eagerly Await Nepal’s Showdown with Bangladesh
Following their heartbreaking loss against South Africa, Nepal’s cricket team is determined to bounce back and give their fans a reason to cheer as they take on Bangladesh in their next ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter.
According to Nepal’s head coach Monty Desai, the team is not thinking about spoiling anyone else’s party but rather focusing on their own story. “The message in the dressing room was that we still want to live in a world of imagination, where we want to believe that we crossed the line [on Friday]. We want to think that we are on three points, looking forward to Bangladesh and playing to qualify for Super Eight,” Desai said.
Nepal’s Resilience
Despite the loss against South Africa, where a run-out on the final ball cost them the game, the Nepali players have displayed their determination and skill. Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee shared seven wickets, while Aasif Sheikh scored a commendable 42 runs. Even though Sandeep Lamichhane went wicketless in his first match back in Nepal colors, he was economical.
Passionate Nepali Fans
The passionate Nepali fans have been a constant source of support for the team, with Desai acknowledging their unwavering dedication. “I think the biggest success story of Nepal cricket is about these innocent fans,” he said. “I know when I walk across the Tribhuvan University ground [in Kirtipur], I see so many of those Nepali fans on the banks, they might be having daily jobs, daily wages to live their life and they leave that and come to watch the game and support these young dreams.”
Facing the Challenge
As Nepal prepares to face Bangladesh, the team is aware of the challenge ahead, but they are determined to put up a strong performance. “The more we get exposure against these Test nations, again another opportunity tomorrow, we’ll go to that [game] against Bangladesh, and I think we’ll be up for it. I know all it requires now in those one-ball battles is courage and that is something which we are instilling and moulding in these young dreams,” Desai said.
Bangladesh’s Perspective
On the other hand, Bangladesh fast bowler Tanzim Hasan has stated that they will not take Nepal lightly, as the format of T20 cricket does not allow any team to hold momentum for too long. “There is no small or big team in T20 cricket,” he said. “We try to see each team equally. Because T20 is a game of momentum. It is a game of only 20 overs. No one can say when the momentum changes. We try to take each team equally. We will play aggressive cricket. We will stick to our place. It doesn’t matter who the opponent is. We will try to play equally with everyone.”
As the Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the 100-ball cricket live, backyard cricket, beach cricket, club cricket, and fantasy club cricket action, Nepal’s showdown with Bangladesh promises to be an exciting and hard-fought encounter.
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