Nepal faces acid test against Pakistan
The men’s national cricket team of Nepal makes its Asia Cup One- Day International debut against co-host Pakistan in Multan,Pakistan on August 30th in the opener of the highly anticipated tournament. It may be recalled that the competition held every two years was switched to hybrid model following India’s refusal to play in Pakistan. As a result, the 50- over tournament organized by the Asian Cricket Council is being co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Of the total 13 matches, four will be held in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka. The sixteenth edition championship features six teams India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan,Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal. Nepal has been handed a very tough group. They are in Group A alongside India and Pakistan,while defending champions Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh feature in Group B. The best two teams from each group advance to the Super Four round. The final ...