Gyanendra Malla, the vice-captain of the national squad, thinks that the stereotypical society causes hindrance in the development of cricket. “Most of the families think that the game will harm the studies of the young cricketers. However, my experience as a national player and a self-taught cricketer shows that the game helps to enhance leadership skills and also teaches discipline,” he says.
Malla believes that playing cricket, and studying can go hand-in-hand if the players follow a disciplined time-table. “Aside from the talent and enthusiasm, support is also necessary. There should be a supportive environment for the players to nurture their growth.”
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Sita Rana Magar has represented the national team in the 2014 Asian Games, and Women’s Asia Cup T-20 in 2016. However, she does not see the women’s game progressing. She pointed out that women didn’t have tournaments like men. Magar states, “Women’s cricket lack league games. This is very discouraging for female cricketers. In Nepal, women cricketers only bear the title of a national player.”
Magar, however, visions the change in the cricket for women in the coming days. She sees the need to solve the ongoing dispute in the association, and urges the government to organize cricket camps.
