Indian Embassy Successfully Organizes 'Indian Ambassadors Cricket Tournament'

Kathmandu. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has successfully organized the second edition of the 'Indian Ambassadors Cricket Tournament'.

This competition was held from Ashar 12 to 14 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur and the Mulpani Cricket Stadium.

Eight teams participated in the competition, representing the Indian Embassy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, diplomatic communities in Kathmandu, Nepali media, former Nepali cricket players, government officials of Nepal, corporate organizations, and the organization of Indian expatriates in Nepal (ICAN).

In the opening ceremony held on Ashar 12, there was the presence of the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, Joint Secretary of the South Asia Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Gehendra Raj Bhandari, and other senior diplomatic representatives.

On the final day of the exciting and competitive game that lasted for three days, Ashar 14, a thrilling final match was held between the Indian Embassy and ICAN. After the game, the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, and representatives of the organizing partners distributed trophies and prizes to the winning team and the best-performing players.

A special reception program was also organized on Ashar 15 to celebrate the success of the tournament. The program was attended by the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, as well as other distinguished personalities. On that occasion, the Ambassador thanked the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and other organizing partners for their cooperation in completing the tournament.

During the same program, Ambassador Srivastava provided professional-level cricket kits to three promising U-19 women cricketers of Nepal: Sana Praveen, Krisha Gurung, and Savitri Dhami. He also wished them success in the upcoming 'ICC U-19 Women's T-20 World Cup' scheduled for next year.