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September 22, 2026
Kaski. On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Bhutan’s national cricket team will play four friendly practice matches at the cricket ground at Pokhara Stadium. The national men’s cricket team of Bhutan is coming to Pokhara for preparation for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier ‘A’. The Bhutanese team will play four practice matches in Pokhara with the cooperation of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the organization of the Gandaki Province Regional Association, said Gandaki Provincial Cricket Association Chairman Sanjaykant Sigdel. According to him, Bhutan has chosen Pokhara as a practice destination in preparation for the tournament starting in Malaysia from October 3. It is expected that the practice matches to be held in Pokhara will help in the development of cricket here, promote sports tourism, and establish Pokhara as an international sports destination.
“This practice match will be important in further strengthening the relationship between Pokhara’s cricket infrastructure, sports activities, and tourism,” said Chairman Sigdel.
According to the schedule, Bhutan will play practice matches with the Gandaki Province Cricket Team on October 11 and 12, and with CAN-11 on October 14 and 15. All matches will be held at the Pokhara Cricket Ground.
The first practice match between Bhutan and Gandaki
The first practice match between Bhutan and Gandaki Province at the Pokhara Cricket Ground on September 27, World Tourism Day, is seen as an important opportunity to connect cricket and tourism.
Gandaki Province Cricket Association has a long-term goal of developing Pokhara as a center for national and international cricket activities, said Association Secretary Sumanraj Karki.
“We believe that the visit of Bhutan’s national team to Pokhara will contribute to promoting sports tourism, expanding international sports relations, and further strengthening Pokhara’s national and international identity. This will create an environment for the regular organization of national and international cricket activities,” said Secretary Karki.
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Source: english.ratopati.com
