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Cricket Infrastructure Work Accelerates Ahead of U-19 World Cup and NPL

October 2, 2026

Kathmandu – The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has stepped up preparations for two major upcoming tournaments—the ICC U-19 Women’s World Cup and the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Nepal is set to host the ICC U-19 Women’s World Cup for the first time in Poush, while the third edition of the NPL is scheduled to begin in Kartik.

CAN Vice-President Roshan Bahadur Singh said infrastructure upgrades and other preparations at the Tribhuvan University (TU) Cricket Ground in Kirtipur and Mulpani Cricket Ground have been accelerated for both tournaments.

He said efforts are also being made to address spectator and management issues seen during previous editions of the NPL. Parking, bike stands and other facilities are being improved to provide better services to spectators.

The U-19 Women’s World Cup matches will be played at the TU and Mulpani grounds, with more matches expected to be held at TU. Pavilion areas, team facilities and VIP structures for representatives of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and players’ families are also under construction.

Singh urged the government to speed up the construction and upgrading of the Mulpani Cricket Ground, which has remained incomplete for a long time.

He said Nepal needs at least two international-standard cricket grounds to host major tournaments such as the World Cup, ACC Premier Cup, Asia Cup and World Cup qualifiers. According to CAN, hosting such international events could also contribute to the country’s economic activity.

Singh stressed the need for cooperation among the federal government, local authorities and other concerned agencies to develop cricket infrastructure and enable Nepal to host major international tournaments in the future.