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Tumultus off-field year for Nepal Cricket: 2016 in Retrospect

It is hard to believe that 2016 has gone by so fast. At the same time, it is very important that we look back  at, what went right , what went wrong in the last twelve months, and what we should do in the future. For someone like me who is passionate about Nepali cricket  and makes honest attempts to voice opinions , I would be doing myself  a disfavor by not reacting to events, both positive and negative,which unfolded  around us. I have taken time to look back at  some of the  highlights  that stood out  for me.Perhaps you all agree with me that 2016 was a mix year for Nepali cricket, with  its highs and lows; its  ups and downs. In a country like Nepal where cricket reigns the hearts and minds of a majority of sports goers, the sport should have been in a robust state and thriving. The reality,however, is not the way I/you perceive it . Or things are not quite as one would expect. True our  team has tasted success in all formats of the game. Forgetting not , it is th

Nepali Football in 2016: Ray of hope, good results, failed governance

Unlike past years, Nepali football threw up quite a few surprises that were heartening,disappointing and deplorable in 2016, both on  and off  the field. The men’s national team was in the spotlight for the most part for their incredible winning streak and performance.All in all , it was a  remarkable year of international success. Defying odds ,they played to their potential and managed to end the international tournament drought in style. They got off  to a  rousing start and  wrapped up the season on a high note, as well. Without a shadow of a doubt, it was their  year, and they were the biggest  surprise blockbuster  package. The  team’s defiant, strong, bold performance won many hearts and minds.It was/is the  result of  their sheer commitment , determination, effort and hard work. It is very clear that our  footballers have  the potential to play better, achieve bigger if given  the necessary support and a conducive  environment for progress. The coaching staff de