The Men’s Elite Trophy is a proposed multi-day cricket tournament organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). Scheduled to take place from the last week of October 2024, the tournament will feature the top four teams from the Prime Minister Cup. The matches will be held at Ramjanki Multipurpose Stadium in Janakpur and Narayani Cricket Ground in Birgunj, Madhesh Province.[1][2]
| Countries | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Cricket Association of Nepal |
| Format | 2-day |
| First edition | 2024–25 |
| Tournament format | Knockout |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Website | Official website |
History
editIn January 2024, CAN proposed the Men’s Elite Trophy to introduce a multi-day format for the top teams from the Prime Minister Cup.[3] This initiative aims to provide a higher level of competition and further the development of cricket in Nepal.[4]
Tournament Format
editThe Men's Elite Trophy will be contested in a multi-day format. The tournament will feature a knockout structure, including semi-finals and a final, with the top four teams from the Prime Minister Cup qualifying for the competition.[5]
Teams
editThe inaugural edition of the Men's Elite Trophy will include the top four teams from the 2024 Prime Minister Cup.[6]
| Team | Debut | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Bagmati Province | 2024 | |
| Madhesh Province | 2024 | |
| Nepal Police | 2024 | |
| Tribuwan Army | 2024 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "CAN announces proposed Men's Elite Trophy". Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Elite Cup Red Ball Tournament to be hosted in Madhesh Province". Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "CAN Unveils Cricket Calendar For 2024". Hamrokhelkud. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "New Multi-Day Tournament to Boost Nepalese Cricket". The Kathmandu Post. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "CAN unveils the exciting schedule of the Men's PM Cup". CricNepal. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Police clinch Prime Minister Cup title". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 30 August 2024.