By TRN
Online, Kathmandu,
Mar. 1: The 9th edition of the Nepal-Pakistan Friendship Embassy T20 Cricket
Tournament is beginning from tomorrow, March 2.
The games
will go on till 10 March and a total of 12 clubs will play the matches,
according to the Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal.
Matches will
be played at Pakistan Embassy Ground next to Shanka Park, Kathmandu.
The Embassy
of Pakistan annually organises T20 Cricket Tournament in Kathmandu. Twelve
teams play in two pools leading to two semifinals and a grand final. Registered
cricket clubs of Nepal and a team of Pakistan Embassy participate in the
tournament.
The tournament has gained much popularity among the cricketing community of Nepal and fans. The 9th Edition of the tournament is being held from 2 to 10 March 2024 including an opening ceremony preceding the first match and a closing ceremony following the final.
Several
renowned players have played this prestigious tournament in the past; some of
them rising later as members of National Under-19 and National Team itself.
Diplomatic
community, cricket bodies and general public view the tournament in sizeable
numbers. Matches will also be broadcast on sports channel and social media
platforms, according to the Embassy.
The list of the clubs playing in the tournament: