Wed Apr 09 06:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Nepal Cricket Team Confident Ahead of Hong Kong Quadrangular Series
**Kathmandu, Nepal –** The Nepali national men’s cricket team departed for Hong Kong on Monday, brimming with confidence ahead of the upcoming Quadrangular T20I Series. A farewell ceremony was held in Kathmandu, where captain Rohit Paudel expressed optimism about the team’s chances of victory.
Paudel highlighted the effectiveness of a recent five-day training camp in Bhairahawa, emphasizing that despite a five-month absence from international fixtures, strong domestic competitions had kept the team sharp. He noted that several players earned their national call-up based on impressive domestic performances. The captain stressed that the Hong Kong series serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers.
Interim coach Gyanendra Malla echoed Paudel’s sentiment, expressing pride in leading the 14-member squad. Malla highlighted the inclusion of promising new talent and stated that the tournament would be valuable not only for preparing for future competitions but also for assessing the team’s depth.
CAN Vice-President Roshan Singh offered his best wishes to the team as they prepare to face Hong Kong, Qatar, and Kuwait in the tournament. The Nepali team is determined to make a strong showing in Hong Kong, setting the stage for their World Cup qualifier ambitions.