Continuing to evolve into a difficult opponent for anyone in international cricket, Nepal coach Monty Desai said that his team is on an exciting journey and building its own story.
Taking the coaching position in February, Desai’s influence on the side has correlated with an outstanding period of form. 11 out of 12 ODI wins secured a spot at the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, as well as qualification for the Asia Cup later in the year.
Only Gyanendra Malla and Karan KC, two of the 16 players going to Zimbabwe, are older than thirty. Four of the players are still in their teens, but Rohit Paudel, the team’s captain, is 20 years old.
The well-credentialed Desai has deflected praise on himself back to his players and sees plenty in a group ready to take the next step playing against difficult opponents at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Desai has overseen the likes of Afghanistan, the UAE, the West Indies, and IPL teams in coaching roles, as well as Canada as head coach.
“I think we are on an exciting journey, building our own story. They are hungry to learn.
They’re hungry to perform at this level. They want to be seen as one of those competitors who can earn a lot of respect at this level. So I’m excited for them,” ICC quoted Monty Desai as saying.
When Desai was appointed, he had to get started right away, teaming up with Captain Paudel, who had only assumed the captaincy two months before. Desai noticed the leader behind the youthful eyes right away.
