Nepal Releases Squad for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 Series in Scotland
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) formally revealed the roster of national players for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 (CWCL2) series against Scotland in June 2025.
Led by Captain Rohit Paudel and Vice-Captain Dipendra Singh Airee, the 14-member squad comprises some experienced campaigners along with young guns who are eager to strengthen Nepal’s standing in the League 2 table.
✅ Full Squad for Scotland Tour:
- Rohit Paudel (Captain)
- Dipendra Singh Airee (Vice-Captain)
- Aasif Sheikh
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Anil Kumar Sah
- Bhim Sharki
- Aarif Sheikh
- Basir Ahamad
- Gulshan Kumar Jha
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Sompal Kami
- Karan KC
- Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi
- Nandan Yadav
- Rijan Dhakal
Additionally, three players — Kiran Thagunna, Lokesh Bam, and Rupesh K Singh — have been added to be part of the T20I squad following the CWCL2 series.
The Scotland series will be crucial for Nepal as they seek to pick up valuable points and enhance their qualification chances for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
Supporters and stakeholders anticipate this balanced squad to deliver well on Scottish soil.
Watch Nepal’s squad announcement video on YouTube
