The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 32-player training camp squad as part of the preparations for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Regional Qualifier.
Among the notable inclusions is Mohammad Adil Alam, who has returned to competitive cricket after completing his ban related to spot-fixing allegations during the Nepal T20 League held in December 2022 (Mangsir 2079) at TU Ground. He had been suspended from both domestic and international cricket until the CAN Integrity Committee completed its investigation. After a full review, he was officially cleared to return to cricket from Baisakh 21, 2082 (May 3, 2025).
Another significant name in the squad is Kushal Malla, who was not part of the recent Scotland series squad. His selection in the camp gives him a chance to make a comeback into the national side.
Mohammad Adil Alam making a much-anticipated comeback after a period of absence.
The 32 players named in the training camp are: Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Anil Sah, Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Bibek Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nandan Yadav, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Rijan Dhakal, Pratish GC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kamal Singh Airee, Shahab Alam, Sagar Dhakal, Aakash Chand, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rupesh Singh, Arjun Gharti, Yubraj Khatri, Kiran Thagunna, Mohammad Adil Alam, Pawan Sarraf, Sher Malla, Shubh Kansakar, and Basir Ahmad.
From this training squad, the final team will be selected to represent Nepal in the Asia and East Asia-Pacific Regional Qualifiers — a crucial pathway to the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Nepal’s Schedule – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers 2025
Group Stage Matches
Nepal vs Kuwait
Date: 8th October 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Nepal vs Japan
Date: 10th October 2025
Time: 2:30 PM
Next Stage
If Nepal qualifies from the group stage, they will advance to the Super Six round, which will be held in Oman.