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CAN trims down core camp squad to 25 players for Phase 2

May 3, 2025

KATHMANDU – The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the names of 25 players. 27 players are trimd from 52 men core camp 1 and selected players are advanced to the second phase of the national team’s core camp. This decision comes after weeks of intense training and evaluation, during which 52 players were initially shortlisted for the first phase of the camp.

The new list features a balanced mix of experienced internationals and promising young talents. Captain Rohit Paudel continues to lead the group, which includes key names like Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Sandeep Lamichhane. Young lads like Rupesh Singh, Subha Kansakar, Yubraj Khatri, Pratish GC and Lokesh Bam make in to core camp 2. The Big name in Nepali cricket, Kushal Malla did not make in to top 25.

Here is the full list of selected players for Phase 2:

Rohit Paudel, Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Anil Kumar Sah, Bhim Sharki, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Arjun Saud, Basir Ahamad, Dilip Nath, Aarif Sheikh, Yubraj Khatri, Kiran Thagunna, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Shahab Alam, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Pratis GC, Rijan Dhakal, Aakash Chand, Rupesh Kumar Singh, Lokesh Bam, Shubh Kansakar

The selection signals CAN’s effort to streamline the squad ahead of crucial international fixtures. With only 25 players remaining in the camp, the competition for a spot in the national team is expected to intensify in the coming next days.