Asia Cup entry marks red-letter day for Nepali cricket

Should the tournament take place as planned, Nepal will play against heavyweights India and Pakistan in September.

The light rain following Nepal’s seven-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in the final match of the ACC Premier Cup on Tuesday seemed to be no less than a silent acknowledgement of a great team by the cricketing gods. The victory secured for Nepal a rare berth in the Asia Cup later this year.