Why Pothas’ appointment as consultant coach could be vital for struggling Nepal

Nepal seek to reignite their CWC League 2 campaign as a coaching pair with good rapport returns to guide them through a daunting assignment.

Nepal is currently languishing at the bottom of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 (2024–27), which features eight teams. With crucial fixtures ahead against two of the league’s strongest sides—hosts Scotland, currently fourth, and second-placed Netherlands—the appointment of Nic Pothas, the experienced South African, as a consultant coach, comes at a pivotal moment in Nepal’s qualification campaign.