Kathmandu: The Embassy of India organized the second edition of the Indian Ambassador’s Cricket Tournament at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground and Mulpani Cricket Stadium from June 26 to June 28. The tournament brought together eight teams representing the Embassy of India, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic community in Kathmandu, Nepali media, former Nepali cricketers, Government of Nepal officials, corporate organizations, and the Indian diaspora in Nepal (ICAN).
The opening ceremony was held in the presence of the Ambassador of India to Nepal, H.E. Naveen Srivastava; Joint Secretary at the South Asia Division of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Gahendra Rajbhandari; and other senior diplomatic representatives on June 26.
After three days of spirited and competitive matches, the tournament concluded with an exciting final on 28 June between the Embassy of India and ICAN. Following the match, Ambassador Srivastava and representatives from organizing partners presented trophies and awards to the winning team and outstanding performers.
A reception was held to celebrate the success of the tournament on June 29. Ambassador Srivastava attended the event along with other dignitaries. The Ambassador thanked Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and other organizing partners for their support for the tournament.
The Ambassador also presented professional grade cricket kits to three promising Nepali women U – 19 cricketers; Sana Praveen, Krishma Gurung and Sabitri Dhami, and wished them success in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for 2027.
The Embassy stated that the tournament reflected India’s commitment to strengthening people-to-people ties with Nepal through sports and supporting the development of young sporting talent in the country.
