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Nepal Skipper Rohit Paudel Eyes New Summit With 'Nothing To Lose' At T20 World Cup

By AFP News January 24, 2026 • 08:10 AM View: 369

Nepal captain Rohit Paudel says his side have "nothing to lose" in next month's T20 World Cup as they target more famous upsets and a place in the tournament's Super Eight second phase.

The Himalayan nation stunned the two-time T20 World Cup winners West Indies last year for their first series win over a Test-playing side in the shortest format.

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