These Lads are putting Nepal on the international cricketing map. Their stellar performace in the last U-19 World Cup earned them high praise. WEll done, you've done Nepal proud!
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Captain/Fast Bowler "We'll put up a strong performance," skipper Binod Das had promised before the U-19 World Cup. And he kept his promise. A product of Kalaiya Cricket Club, Das showed leadership quality throughout the tournament.
The most experienced player in the ranks, Binod Das is also highly regarded by coach Roy Dias. Dias says he is captain material for Nepal. As a player, this tournament was the best for him with 11 wickets under his belt. This promising fast bowler has all the attributes to become quality paceman. Everyone praised his smooth bowling action and speed. He had represented Nepal in U-17, U-19 and in the senior squad. Judged best bowler in 1998 and 1999 Jay Trophy, Das also scored over 100 runs, showing he is capable of scoring quick runs in the slog overs.
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Vice- Captain/ Batsman/ Spin Bowler Undoubtedly man of the series for Nepal, he is one of the stars of the world cup with 231 runs and 7 wickets. With his strong performances, Bardan showed he can be an all rounder for Nepal in the coming years. Deputy to Binod Das and frontline batsman of the side, Bardan Chalise is a known name to club cricket followers in Kathmandu. This elegant right hand batsman was expected to provide solidity to the Nepali batting line-up, which he did in style. Whenever his team was in trouble, Chalise was there to rescue them. Be it 69 against Namibia or crucial 47 against Pakistan, Chalise helped Nepal to maintain a respectable total. Chalise was a member of the Under-19 team to first Youth Asia Cup held in Hong Kong, 1997.
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Batsman His crucial knock of unbeaten 41 helped Nepal to achieve a respectable total against Bangladesh. WIth 6 wickets gone for 136, Nepal's chances looked slim, but this right hand batsman had other idea. In the next five overs, Basudev Thapa along with Manjit Shrestha, scored 45 runs and helped to put 181 in the plate semifinal. This was the first international tournament for 17-year-old Thapa.
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Spinner
Though not as best as in the Asia Cup, Lakpa took 9 wickets in the World Cup. His best performance was against Namibia where he took 4 wickets.
This 17-years-old lad from Kakarbhitta came into the limelight after his bowling exploits in the Youth Asia Cup. A big fan of Sachin Tendulkar and Jacques Kallis, Lakpa was the highest wicket taker for Nepal in the Asia Cup.
Twice he took 5 wickets haul, one of them being the final. He also participated in Under-17 Asia Cup. He didn't allow any batsmen to better him with his tight length and line throughout the tournament. Also a sharp fielder, Lakpa has been in the national cricket since 1999. Lakpa is also a good footballer. He had played for clubs in Siliguri and Darjeeling.
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Spinner Regmi, the right arm off-spinner, emerged as one of the key players in the Nepali squad. When it comes to defending the low target, Sanjam was there with Shakti Gauchan, the best Nepali bowlers in the tourney with 12 wickets. Sanjam didn't allow any batsman to bat freely with his tight bowling. He also scored a few runs, especially in the league matches.
Already a member of the senior side, which went to Canada for ICC Trophy, Sanjam Regmi is now an important member of Nepali the squad. Yet to celebrate his 19th birthday, this Bara lad aims to ape Mutthiah Muralitharan and Saqlain Mushtaq.
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Batsman
Highest run maker for Nepal in Youth Asia Cup 2001, Chaugain has average outing in the world cup. After having a good start, Chaugain failed to convert into big scores.
Though he scored 162 runs, he failed to score a single half century. This 15-year-old batsmen had a wonderful tourney in the Asia Cup. As an opening batsman, he held one end tight to give his team a respectable total. Called Bikky by his friends, he was at his best in the final against Malaysia where he scored an unbeaten 70. He had already represented Nepal in Under-17 Asia Cup. A sharp fielder in the slip, Chaugain took 4 catches in the tournament. Chaugain is all set serve Nepali cricket in the coming years.
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Batsman/Spinner
This 17-year-old player from Bhairahawa has already been on the international circuit as the captain of Nepali Under-17 team to Bangladesh earlier this year. Though he failed to perform with the bat, Gauchan was at his best as a bowler. One of the best batsmen of the side, Gauchan was below par as a batsman. However, he came up with strong bowling performance. He had a tally of 10 wickets with an average of 20. Gauchan emerged as a reliable middle order batsman for Nepal with a century against Maldives in the Asia Cup. His knock of 53 against UAE in the semifinal showed his true class. Coming at 4 for 2, Gauchan held his nerves and build Nepali inning with Basudev Thapa. He is a big fan of Indian batting maestro, Sunil Gavaskar. Gauchan's strong point is to graft the run without playing to many risky strokes.
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Batsman
Scored 147 runs with an average of 21 with best score of 45. Yashwant Subedi is rated highly as a batsman. The 16-year-old right hand bat from Biratnagar was a member of the side that participated in Under-17 ICC tournament played in Bangladesh. Subedi idolises Sachin Tendulkar and Mark Waugh.
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Batsman
Included in the team as a frontline batsman, Choudhary too had bad tourney. Scored only 34 runs in 4 matches. Choudhary, who hails from Kailali, has already played for Nepal Under-17 side in Pakistan in 2000.
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Fast Bowler Pramod Basnet would like to forget this World Cup. Included in a squad as a bowling all-rounder, Basnet had a poor tourney. He was supposed to be a perfect foil for his captain when it comes to bowling. This 17-year-old right arm bowler from Kathmandu was regarded by many as a player to watch in the upcoming tournament. Basnet was a member of Under-17 squad that played against Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Wicket Keeper Katuwal was among the top three wicket keepers in the World Cup. He had 14 catches under his belt. Had it not been for the presence of the experienced Ganesh Shahi, Manoj Katuwal might have flown to Toronto as a wicketkeeper with the senior team for the ICC trophy. He was among 18 probable for that tour, which speaks volume for the 17-year-old wicket keeper's caliber.
Apart from his keeping, he has won accolades for his batting, something his team would be banking on to boost the team's batting.
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Medium Pace Bowler
Manjit had an average outing as a bowler. He did play his part as batsman in the semifinal against Bangladesh, scoring 27 in that match. Manjit Shrestha had already shown his mettle in his earlier outing with the Nepali Under-17 side to Pakistan and Bangladesh. He took 10 wickets, the maximum for the Nepali side, in the last Under-17 ACC trophy in Bangladesh. The 17-year-old Morang lad had only 5 wickets under his belt.
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Medium Pace Bowler
Regmi has played one match. As a left-arm pace man, understandably, Basanta Regmi's inspiration is Wasim Akram. The short stature and a lean frame of this 16-year-old youngster from Bhairahawa can be deceptive as he can generate quite a bit of pace with his simple run-up. Regmi can bat a bit when need arises, as he has a couple of half centuries in domestic cricket to his credit.
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Batsman
Selected as a top order batsman, 17-year-old Sharma from Nepalgunj can be dangerous if he gets going. Sadly, he played only single match in this World Cup. Sharma, who can also bowl a bit, was a member of the Under-17 side to ACC Trophy held in Bangladesh earlier this year.
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