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Nepal’s national cricket team whitewashed in Netherlands series

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The men’s national cricket team of Nepal concluded the ICC Men’s World Cup League 2 tri-series on a disastrous note in the Netherlands recently. Contrary to high expectations,they badly stumbled, losing all four matches to the Netherlands and Namibia.In other words they suffered an unexpected disappointing whitewash. The reversal  has proved costly as the team’s One Day International(ODI) rankings took a hit, dropping to 18th  from 17th.The bigger concern is,it  has jeopardized their ODI status. They have 24 points,from 32 matches, winning 11 and losing 29. They are sixth  in the table standings tied with Canada on points.  However,a better run rate puts them ahead of Canada,which still  has four matches remaining to play. Skipper Rohit Paudel led a squad packed  with highly experienced  and a few  promising young players.  Nepal  had entered the Netherlands triangular  series, following superb performances in the...
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Spain’s World Cup conquest over Argentina well deserved

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  In retrospect, the 23rd edition of the World Cup football tournament that concluded in the United States, Mexico and Canada was a colossal and phenomenal success in terms of match attendance and revenue generation. Expectedly, the world’s numero uno  sporting event evoked unprecedented interest,exuberance,excitement and fervor  in sports enthusiasts around the globe. From start to finish,the tournament   was talk of the world,dominating headlines and coverage in both electronic and print media. The intensity,suspense and thrill of the matches kept  fans  transfixed,galvanized and awestruck throughout the championship.   Every single match venue across the host countries attracted record breaking numbers of spectators who filled every seat in the stadium. The stadiums bore an electrifying, jovial, celebratory, musical and carnival atmosphere with drum beating, flag waving and vociferously cheering  supporters of respective teams. Besi...
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