Cricket December 22, 2025 Avi Shrestha

Nepal Announce 24-Player Training Camp Squad Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Nepal have announced a 24-player training camp squad ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Led by Rohit Paudel, the squad blends experienced internationals with emerging talent as selectors prepare to finalize the World Cup lineup.

Nepal Cricket has announced a 24-player training camp squad as part of its preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will begin on 7 February 2026 and will be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka.

The training camp will help selectors decide Nepal’s final 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup. Players will compete for places based on form, fitness, and performance during the camp sessions.

Nepal Retain Core Players, Add New Talent

Nepal selectors have retained the core group of players who recently delivered strong results at the international level. This includes the squad that secured a historic 2–1 T20I series victory over West Indies, one of Nepal’s biggest achievements in T20 cricket.

The squad also features several new players who impressed during the Nepal Premier League. Their inclusion gives the team greater depth and more options across batting, bowling, and all-round roles.

Captain Rohit Paudel continues to lead the group, while experienced players such as Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, and Sompal Kami remain key figures in Nepal’s World Cup plans. Airee recently drew attention with his outstanding fielding, including multiple direct-hit run-outs during regional qualifiers.

Road to T20 World Cup 2026

Nepal qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 after an unbeaten run at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia-Pacific Regional Final held in Oman. This qualification marked Nepal’s second consecutive appearance at the tournament and their third overall.

The team will compete in Group C, where they will face strong opponents including England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Italy. The group stage will test Nepal’s consistency and ability to perform under pressure against top international sides.

Nepal T20 World Cup Training Camp Squad (24 Players)

Here is the full list of Training Camp Squad:

No.	Player Name
1	Rohit Paudel
2	Dipendra Singh Airee
3	Sandeep Lamichhane
4	Kushal Bhurtel
5	Aasif Sheikh
6	Kushal Malla
7	Sundeep Jora
8	Gulshan Jha
9	Sompal Kami
10	Nandan Yadav
11	Lalit Rajbanshi
12	Lokesh Bam
13	Aarif Sheikh
14	Aadil Ansari
15	Karan KC
16	Sahab Alam
17	Sher Malla
18	Bhim Sharki
19	Ishan Pandey
20	Basir Ahamad
21	Binod Bhandari
22	Abinash Bohora
23	Pratish GC
24	Rupesh K Singh

Nepal Aim for Strong Showing at T20 World Cup

Nepal entered the T20 World Cup 2026 with growing confidence and improving results. The mix of experienced international players and young domestic talent gives the team a balanced squad. The upcoming training camp will play a crucial role in shaping their final lineup.

As Nepal continues to rise in international cricket, fans will closely follow how the final squad takes shape ahead of the global event.