Bhutan National Cricket Team to Play Friendly Matches in Pokhara

Kaski. On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Bhutan's national cricket team will play four friendly practice matches at the cricket ground at Pokhara Stadium. The national men's cricket team of Bhutan is coming to Pokhara for preparation for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier 'A'. The Bhutanese team will play four practice matches in Pokhara with the cooperation of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the organization of the Gandaki Province Regional Association, said Gandaki Provincial Cricket Association Chairman Sanjaykant Sigdel. According to him, Bhutan has chosen Pokhara as a practice destination in preparation for the tournament starting in Malaysia from October 3. It is expected that the practice matches to be held in Pokhara will help in the development of cricket here, promote sports tourism, and establish Pokhara as an international sports destination.

"This practice match will be important in further strengthening the relationship between Pokhara's cricket infrastructure, sports activities, and tourism," said Chairman Sigdel.