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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Himalayan connect: Nurturing cricket in Nepal
Cricket Cooperation has added a new dimension to the deep rooted and age-old historical ties between India and Nepal, connecting the youth of the two countries through a shared passion for cricket. As part of the cooperation, the Indian government is assisting Nepal in nurturing of cricket talented providing training opportunities for Nepali cricketers in India. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Others Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking Leadership Data Science MBA Data Analytics Data Science Cybersecurity Degree CXO Finance Operations Management Healthcare Product Management MCA Digital Marketing healthcare Technology Public Policy Project Management Management others PGDM Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 months IIM Lucknow SEPO - IIML CHRO India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT-ISB Transforming HR with Analytics & AI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 28 Weeks MICA CERT-MICA SBMPR Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Over the past two years the Government of India and BCCI have worked together with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) towards this endeavour. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Couple Wonders Why Their Photo Went Viral Till They Go Through The Comments Learn More Undo External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Nepal's Men National Cricket Team and representatives of CAN in January 2024 and conveyed India's support for growth of cricket in Nepal. Supported by Government of India, BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru will be hosting the Nepal's Men National Cricket Team for a training camp from 20 August-04 September 2025 to prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifiers scheduled in October 2025 in Oman. Live Events India previously supported training of the Nepal's National Men Cricket Team at BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru in August 2024. Nepal participated in a triangular T20 practice tournament against teams of Baroda and Gujarat Cricket Associations in April 2024 prior to the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup held in June 2024. India supported the practice tournament between Under-19 teams of Nepal and Delhi & District Cricket Association team in Nepal in March 2025 to assist Nepal's preparation for ICC Under 19 World Cup qualifiers. Nepal's Women National Cricket team participated in a preparation camp at Delhi in April-May 2025 to prepare for ICC Women Asia World Cup Qualifiers in Thailand in May 2025. Nepal reached the finals of the Qualifiers. In July 2025, Embassy of India, Kathmandu supported three promising Under-19 cricketers from Nepal for a month-long professional training program in Bhopal. In the past as well, India has taken initiatives for supporting Cricket in Nepal. A bus was gifted to CAN in October 2023, Embassy of India, Kathmandu presented professional sporting equipment to Nepal's Men National Cricket Team through the B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation and the SJVN Ltd ., a Public Sector Undertaking of the Government of India.
News18
20-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Sulakshan Kulkarni Named Deputy Head Coach Of Oman Men's Cricket Team
Last Updated: Kulkarni's tenure with the team will officially begin with the T20 World Cup Qualifiers, which Oman will host from October 8 to 18. Former Mumbai wicketkeeper Sulakshan Kulkarni has been appointed as the deputy head coach of the Oman men's national cricket team. Kulkarni's role will be crucial as the team aims to qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka in February and March of the following year. Oman Cricket confirmed the appointment via social media post on Sunday. Taking to X, the cricket association wrote, 'We're pleased to welcome Sulakshan Kulkarni as the Deputy Head Coach of the Oman Men's National Team! A seasoned coach with a wealth of domestic and international experience, Kulkarni brings depth and able leadership to our coaching setup as we prepare for the upcoming journey on the global stage." His tenure with the team will officially begin with the T20 World Cup Qualifiers, which Oman will host from October 8 to 18. Duleep Mendis, a former wicketkeeper-batter for Sri Lanka, will continue to serve as the head coach of the Oman national cricket team. Kulkarni, who played 65 First-Class matches and 13 List A games, brings extensive experience to his new position. He has previously worked as the head coach for several domestic teams, including Maharashtra, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Notably, he led Mumbai to a Ranji Trophy victory in the 2012-13 season and was the head coach for the Maharashtra Ranji team last season. Oman has already secured qualification for the Asia Cup in September, although the final status of the tournament remains uncertain and depends on an upcoming Asian Cricket Council meeting. This appointment marks the second time that Oman Cricket has added an Indian, and specifically a Mumbaikar, to its support staff, following Omkar Salvi's tenure as the team's bowling coach a few years ago. The 58-year-old Kulkarni is expected to bring both experienced leadership and strategic contributions to Oman's cricket ambitions. (With IANS Inputs) view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 18:36 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cricket: Sulakshan Kulkarni appointed Oman's deputy head coach ahead of T20 WC qualifiers
Sulakshan Kulkarni Mumbai: Former Mumbai wicketkeeper Sulakshan Kulkarni has been appointed as the deputy head coach of the Oman men's cricket team. Announcing Kulkarni's appointment on Sunday, Oman Cricket posted on social media: 'We're pleased to welcome Sulakshan Kulkarni as the Deputy Head Coach of the Oman Men's National Team! A seasoned coach with a wealth of domestic and international experience, Kulkarni brings depth and able leadership to our coaching setup as we prepare for the upcoming journey on the global stage. ' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Duleep Mendis is the head coach of the Oman cricket team. Kulkarni's first task will be to help Oman qualify for the T20 World Cup in India & Sri Lanka in February-March next year. Oman will host the T20 World Cup Qualifiers from October 8 to 18 this year. Oman have already qualified for the Asia Cup in September, though the fate of the tournament remains uncertain and will be known only next week after a meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). 'It's an opportunity to coach an international team that is doing well. I hope my experience will help Oman cricket grow further,' Kulkarni told TOI. India camp hit by more injuries, Playing XI TENSION before Manchester Test vs England Kulkarni was the head coach of the Maharashtra Ranji team last season. He has also served as the head coach of Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh in the past. This is the second time Oman Cricket has recruited an Indian — and a Mumbaikar — for its support staff. A few years ago, former India and Mumbai pacer Omkar Salvi served as Oman's bowling coach. Kulkarni, 58, had earlier coached Mumbai for three seasons, leading them to the Ranji Trophy title in the 2012-13 season. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
