User:Saptari Cricket Association

Saptari Cricket Association (talk) 17:04, 29 March 2023 (UTC)Saptari cricket has made significant contributions to the history of Nepal. It was established in 1946, and since 1979, it has participated in the national-level Jay Trophy competition organized by the Nepal Cricket Association. Before that, cricket was played as a hobby by kings and emperors, and it was limited to the off-season.

Nepal became an affiliated member of the International Cricket Council in 1988 and has been an associate member since 1996. Notable achievements include Nepal's participation in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, the recognition of T20I nation in 2014, and the current recognition of ODI cricket.

Saptari district, which played under the name of the Sagarmatha team, was unable to participate in the second national competition under the 17th Jay Trophy National Cricket Tournament in 2037 BS due to the then-zonal chairman. Saptari considered winning the third and bronze medal in the 10th National Tournament a significant achievement. In 2056 BS, Saptari completed the Jay Trophy National Cricket Tournament and began participating in regional competitions under a new format introduced by the Cricket Association, winning the regional title five times.

Saptari cricket has produced numerous talented players, such as Sandeep Shrestha, Dipendra Chaudhary, and Mehbub Alam. Mehboob Alam made headlines worldwide with a Guinness World Record for taking 10 wickets in a single innings against Mozambique. Dipendra Chaudhary, on the other hand, is known for having the most centuries. Additionally, newcomer Bibek Yadav has been consistently serving the country with his exceptional talent.

Saptari district is renowned for its ardent support of Nepali cricket. However, with the increasing professionalization of the sport, the district has lagged behind. To rectify this, the Saptari Premier League has been organized for both men and women's cricket, with the hope of garnering success and support from cricket enthusiasts. Despite the limited business opportunities in Saptari, the competition enables the finest players from across the country to compete alongside local players, enhancing their skills and abilities.