"Full of potential" - Melbourne's first Nepali women's cricket team.

Player from Himalayan Women's Cricket team practicing in Melbourne.

Players from Himalayan Women's Cricket team practicing in Melbourne. Source: Shikha Basnet Khadka

Despite not being professional players, a group of Nepali women in Melbourne have formed a team to take part in local level competitions in Victoria. Anita Sapkota is the captain for Himalayan Women's cricket team and Tara Gaire is their coach. They spoke to Shikha Basnet Khadka about the team's future plans.



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