Nepal cricketers, coach shortlisted

Nepal's title-winning performance in the ICC World Cricket League Division 5 is all set to be feted

Nepal captain Paras Khadka (best male player), coach Roy Dias (best coach) and leading bowler Rahul Vishwakarma (best junior player) have been nominated by the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) in various categories for their annual awards to be held on September 14.

Khadka led from the front logging 250 runs in the tournament and he also picked up a wicket. He also led the team to the final of the ACC Trophy.

Vishwakarma, a 18-year-old left-arm spinner, was the Man of the Match in the final of ICC World Cricket League Division 5 against USA for his seven-wicket haul. He also jointly topped the bowling charts of the ACC Trophy with eight wickets.

Coach Dias, now on his way out, is being nominated for his role in guiding Nepal to the title as also for helping them make the final of the ACC Trophy and the ACC Under-16 Elite Cup.

Also nominated are Nepal's under-19 captain Nary Thapa for her showing in the ACC Women's tournament.Even young bowler Nischal Pandey is on the shortlist for his show in the ACC U-16 Elite Cup.