As ICC readmits Nepal, skipper Paras Khadka steps down; Explains why

Nepal's skipper Paras Khka has stepped down as captain of side hours after country was remitted by ICC along with Zimbabwe. Nepal were suspended in 2016 by cricket governing body for breach of ICC regulations which prohibits government interference and requires fair elections. Election of a 17-member central working committee for Cricket Association of Nepal earlier this month paved way for ir re-mittance to ICC full members. Paras Khka scripted history as he became first captain to score a century in a T20 game while chasing as Nepal beat Singapore comfortably in Singapore T20 tri-series earlier this year. Paras Khka anunced his decision to step down from captaincy and wished new committee luck to work towards raising standards of cricket in nation. 

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Paras Khka steps down as Nepal skipper

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Paras Khka's record-studded stint as skipper

Nepal skipper is widely regarded as best batsman of country and has gone to break many records and create many firsts for cricketers of associate country. Paras Khka's fiery kck of 106 runs came off 52 balls with seven fours and nine sixes. Ar new record that was etched was that Nepal’s chase also became lowest T20I score in which a batsman has scored a century. previous best by a captain while chasing belonged to Nerlands Pieter Seelaar who scored an unbeaten 96 against Scotland barely 12 days ago. Australia’s Steve Smith (90 vs England) is fourth on list followed by West Indian talisman Chris Gayle (88 vs Australia). Previously, Glenn Maxwell held record with his unbeaten kck of 103 runs as Australia chased 161 runs against England in 2018. Paras Khka also became first T20 centurion for Nepal, ding ar fear to his alrey studded cap. skipper was given support from Aarif Sheikh, who me 38 runs of 39 balls. duo went on to record fifth-highest partnership for second wicket with a 145-run stand. 

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