Kathmandu, May 3: In a continued effort to promote grassroots cricket, the Kathmandu District Cricket Association (KDCA) is set to organize the second edition of the Jayakumar Nath Shah Memorial Inter-School Cricket Tournament from May 5 to 11.
Launched in 2024 in honor of Jayakumar Nath Shah, the former president of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and widely revered as the “Father of Nepali cricket,” the tournament commemorates his significant contributions to the development of the sports, especially cricket, in Nepal.
This year’s matches will take place across three venues in Kathmandu: Lower Mulpani, Upper Mulpani, and the Tribhuvan University grounds.
The tournament serves a dual purpose, functioning not only as a competition among schools but also as a selection platform for the upcoming ACC Men's U-16 East Zone Cup 2025. Outstanding players from the tournament will be chosen to represent the Kathmandu District U-16 team, with a potential pathway to the Nepal National U-16 squad.
The organizer, Kathmandu District Cricket Association, has emphasized the importance of conducting proper age verification and ensuring fairness and transparency in the selection process.
Last year, the tournament featured 16 schools, with Sainik Residential College crowned as champions and Mokshada School as runners-up. This year, the event has expanded to 21 participating schools, grouped into seven pools. The group winners and the best-performing second-placed team will proceed to the quarterfinals. A total of 28 matches will be played, with the semi-finals and final broadcast live on Kathmandu Television.
Second edition of DPL in January
Participating Schools:
Radiant Readers Academy, Mokshada School, Ratna Rajya School, Wisdom English Academy, Valley Public Higher Secondary School, Angel Hearts Secondary School, Galaxy Public School, Api School, Akshara School, Peak Point Education Network Academy, Nepal Police School, Triog High School, Creative Academy, Gateway Academy, Sanskriti International School, Sainik Residential College, Nexus International Academy, James School, DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati School (A), and BLRI School.
Awards and Prizes:
Champion Team: Rs. 150,000
Runner-up Team: Rs. 75,000
Best Player: Rs. 10,000
Best Bowler, Best Batter, Emerging Player: Rs. 5,000 each
Player of the Match (per game): Rs. 1,000
Individual awards (excluding champion and runner-up prizes) are sponsored by Texas International College.
Budget and Sponsorship:
Estimated total cost: Rs. 1,635,000
Main Sponsor: Babu Adventure Paragliding Pvt. Ltd.
Co-Sponsor: Ayush International Overseas Services
Additional Sponsors: Everest Bank, Nepal SBI Bank, Team 11, Nepal Bank Ltd, Lumbini Development Bank, Suzuki (CG Moto), Himal Remit, KFC, Zee Sports, Megha Hospital, and Everest Hospital.
KDCA has expressed confidence that with strong community support and stakeholder cooperation, the tournament will be a resounding success and continue to inspire the next generation of cricketers in Nepal.
