How cricket is becoming an important cornerstone of India-Nepal friendship

India’s ‘cricket diplomacy’ is currently in full swing in Nepal, with the southern neighbour increasing its support for Nepali cricket of late. But that partnership has a long history.

Cricket is one of the youngest sports in Nepal. It is also one of the most beloved. This bat-and-ball game has helped the country earn more recognition on the global stage than perhaps any other sport. And it has not been easy for the country to make a mark in the cricketing world, especially when many of the world’s heavyweights in the sport are concentrated in South Asia.