Nepal's Cricket: Under Pressure, Poised for Change

Nepal's cricket coach, Nick Pothas, stresses the importance of putting players under pressure to improve performance. Despite a strong start, Nepal faced defeats in the T20 World Cup. Pothas calls for better infrastructure and fast learning to boost Nepal's cricketing prospects.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 16-02-2026 14:05 IST | Created: 16-02-2026 14:05 IST
Nepal's Cricket: Under Pressure, Poised for Change
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Nepal's cricket coach, Nick Pothas, has called for increased pressure on players to achieve tangible improvements as the team prepares for its final T20 World Cup match against Scotland. Following a promising start with a narrow loss to England, Nepal has struggled, facing significant defeats against Italy and the West Indies.

Pothas stressed the need for a robust cricket infrastructure in Nepal to foster better performance, emphasizing the importance of players feeling the pressure to perform. He noted that while there's skill in the team, the pace of learning must increase. The focus, Pothas asserts, is on avoiding repeated mistakes and delivering memorable performances.

Furthermore, Pothas highlighted that exposure to unfamiliar conditions and high-level cricket challenges Nepal's players. He advocates for discussions with the Cricket Association of Nepal to establish a stronger domestic cricket structure, vital for national success.

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