Anil Sah will captain Nepal A at the Top End T20 tournament in Darwin, Australia. The Cricket Association of Nepal has selected a 15-player squad featuring senior internationals Kushal Bhurtel and Kushal Malla.
The tournament is scheduled from August 21 to 30. Nepal A will face a varied field of national development teams, state-level sides and academy squads.
Nepal A Squad for the Top End T20
The announced Nepal A squad is:
- Anil Sah (captain)
- Trit Raj Das
- Mayan Yadav
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Pawan Sarraf
- Deepak Dumre
- Kushal Malla
- Lokesh Bam
- Rashid Khan
- Narayan Joshi
- Akash Chand
- Shahab Alam
- Bipin Khatri
- Yuvraj Khatri
- Rijan Dhakal
Why the Return of Both Kushals Matters
Kushal Bhurtel brings senior international experience to Nepal A’s batting group. Kushal Malla adds aggressive left-handed batting and a spin option.
Their selection gives younger players direct exposure to established national-team cricketers. It also raises expectations: this squad is experienced enough to compete, not merely participate.
Anil Sah’s appointment is equally significant. Captaincy in a multi-team overseas event will test his tactical decisions, player management and ability to respond under pressure.
Nepal A’s Top End T20 Opponents
Nepal A will compete against:
- Bangladesh High Performance Team
- New Zealand A
- Hobart Hurricanes Academy
- Adelaide Strikers Academy
- Cricket Victoria
- ACT Comets
- HH Kingsmen Academy
- NT Strike
The field offers contrasting playing styles and strong Australian domestic opposition. That variety makes the tournament more valuable than a routine bilateral development series.
What Nepal A Must Get Right
Nepal A must adapt quickly to Darwin conditions and avoid treating the event as a ceremonial development tour. The batting unit needs stable starts, while the bowlers must control powerplay and death-over scoring.
The squad has a useful mix of international experience and emerging talent. Selection alone proves nothing, however. Clear roles and disciplined execution will determine whether this tour genuinely improves Nepal’s senior-team depth.
Conclusion
Anil Sah’s Nepal A captaincy and the return of Kushal Bhurtel and Kushal Malla give the squad experience at its core. The Top End T20 now provides Nepal’s fringe and developing players with a serious chance to earn greater responsibility.
Anything less than competitive cricket would waste that opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the captain of Nepal A?
Anil Sah has been named captain of Nepal A for the Top End T20 tournament in Darwin.
Are Kushal Bhurtel and Kushal Malla in the Nepal A squad?
Yes. Both Kushal Bhurtel and Kushal Malla are included in the 15-player squad.
When will the Top End T20 take place?
The tournament is scheduled to run from August 21 to 30.
Where will Nepal A play the tournament?
Nepal A will compete in Darwin, Australia.
How many players are in the Nepal A squad?
The Cricket Association of Nepal has announced a 15-player squad.