Breaking News: Sushila Karki, a former chief justice of Nepal, was appointed as the country’s caretaker leader after the Gen Z protests against the government turned deadly when security forces opened fire on the students. https://t.co/VOGOTGrGyO
#Nepal: We are shocked by the killings and injury of protesters today and urge a prompt and transparent investigation.
We have received several deeply worrying allegations of unnecessary or disproportionate use of force by security forces during protests organized by youth groups demonstrating against corruption and the recent Government ban on social media platforms.
We call on the authorities to respect and ensure the rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
All security forces must comply with the basic principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials.
Nepal enjoys a lively democracy and active civic space, and dialogue is the best means to address young people’s concerns. We urge reconsideration of measures to regulate social media to ensure they comply with Nepal’s human rights obligations.
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UNICEF is deeply alarmed by reports of violence against children during today’s protests in Nepal. The use of force against children is unacceptable and must stop immediately.
A step into the future :
A Historic Milestone in Nepal’s Cricketing Journey
This marks our first step towards engaging with Test-playing nations in our ongoing quest to grow, evolve, and elevate the standard of cricket in Nepal.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the West Indies Cricket Board for graciously accommodating our request and making this historic campaign a reality and also to the Emirates Cricket Board for their continued support.
This one for our loyal passionate fans and this is just the beginning.
@CricketNep
#NepalCricket#Westindies #cricketlovers
🏏🏴🇳🇵 Nepal’s One-Wicket Win Wasn’t a Shock, It Was a Statement
Associate cricket is not a charity case or a sideshow, it is a fire lit under the complacency of the game's establishment. What happened today @the_forfs, Nepal’s stunning one-wicket win over @CricketScotland, sealed in chaos, in tension, in wild, beating-heart theatre, was no accident.
The scorecard will show a wide ball and a runout that did not count. It will mention Karan KC’s 65 not out from number nine, but it cannot account for the spirit that drove it. That does not come from central contracts or packed stadiums. It comes from meaning. Every match, every run, every wicket means everything for these sides. There are no dead rubbers in Associate cricket, only battles fought on the edge of survival and recognition.
@CricketNep's rise is not a story of overnight triumph. It is a tale of relentless devotion, fans climbing trees just to watch, a national team now coached by Stuart Law, and a squad forged in T20 leagues and hardened in the shadows of Test nations. These cricketers do not just play the game; they carry it.
The @ICC’s league structures have given these teams a precious commodity, regular cricket. But access does not guarantee equality. Associate players are still under-scouted, under-selected, and underplayed in the world’s premier franchise tournaments. A @BrandoMcMullen4 or a @DSAiree45 could walk into most squads. Yet the doors remain largely shut. Until they are opened, Associate cricket remains a rebellion with cause.
And what of the women? Scotland’s @Kathryn_Bryce was the player of the tournament at the World Cup qualifier. Yet Scotland have no fixtures in the diary. This is the price of being excellent outside the establishment, a pat on the back and a calendar of empty months.
Today was not just Nepal winning a cricket match. It was a nation showing it belongs. It was proof that Associate cricket is not the future, it is the present, and it is glorious.
The sport does not need to save Associate cricket. Associate cricket just might save the sport.