CAN appoints Rohit Paudel as Nepal's captain

image-lacrhugqRohit Poudel in action (Source: Twitter)

Nepal batter Rohit Poudel has been named as the skipper of the men's national cricket team as he succeeds Sandeep Lamichhane, who has been charged with a rape case registered against him.

After Lamichanne was suspended by the national cricket governing body, Poudel led the side in ODI series versus Kenya as Nepal won the series by 3-0 under his captaincy.

Informing about the development, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) made an announcement on Twitter with a statement that read,

"Rohit Poudel has been appointed as the Captain of the Nepal Men's National Cricket Team."


Poudel's baptism with fire

All may not be hunky-dory for Poudel and Co. when they will host the United Arab Emirates, a side that was in contention for a Super 12 spot in the 2022 T20 World Cup, for a three-match ODI series. It will be the the first assignment for Poudel as Nepal's full-time captain.

The first game of the series is scheduled at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on November 14.

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