Nepal Police Club cricket team
Police sporting club of Nepal
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The Nepal Police Club cricket team is also known as Nepal Police Club is one of the three departmental team of Nepal. The team competes in Prime Minister Cup and Jay Trophy.The team is currently being run under the Nepal Police Club.
| Nickname | The Cops |
|---|---|
| Personnel | |
| Captain | Aarif Sheikh |
| Coach | Manjeet Shrestha |
| Owner | Nepal Police Club |
| Team information | |
| Colours | Sapphire |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Home ground | Nepal Police Academy, Maharjgunj, Kathmandu |
| Capacity | 1000+ |
| History | |
| No. of titles | 6 |
| PM Cup wins | 4 (2017, 2019, 2024, 2025) |
| Jay Trophy wins | 2 (2024–25, 2025–26) |
| Official website | www |
History
They participated in 2011 National One Day tournament but finished as a runners-up after losing to APF Club in the final. But they defeated departmental rival APF Club to lift the title of 2011 Pepsi Standard Chartered T20 National Cricket Tournament.[1] They have also won 2017, 2019 and 2024 Prime Minister Cup.[2]
Statistics and honours
Current Squad
- As of 19 Feb 2026
| Name | Nationality | Age | Batting style | Bowling style | NPL Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | ||||||
| Kushal Bhurtel |  Nepal |
29 | Right-handed | Right-arm Leg break | Pokhara Avengers | N/a |
| Aarif Sheikh | Nepal |
28 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Sudurpaschim Royals | Captain |
| Shankar Rana | Nepal |
29 | Right-handed | N/a | Biratnagar Kings | N/a |
| Ameet Shrestha | Nepal |
32 | Right-handed | N/a | N/a | N/a |
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||
| Dilip Nath | Nepal |
28 | Left-handed | N/a | Lumbini Lions | N/a |
| Arjun Saud | Nepal |
22 | Right-handed | N/a | Chitwan Rhinos | N/a |
| All-rounders | ||||||
| Gulshan Jha | Nepal |
20 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Karnali Yaks | N/a |
| Shrawan Yadav | Nepal |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium | N/a | N/a | |
| Roshan Budal | Nepal |
35 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | N/a | N/a |
| Sunil Daulyal | Nepal |
26 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | N/a | N/a |
| Spin Bowlers | ||||||
| Lalit Rajbanshi | Nepal |
27 | Right-handed | Left-arm orthodox spin | Janakpur Bolts | N/a |
| Sagar Dhakal | Nepal |
24 | Right-handed | Left-arm orthodox spin | Pokhara Avengers | N/a |
| Pace Bowlers | ||||||
| Karan K.C. | Nepal |
34 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Kathmandu Gorkhas | N/a |
| Rashid Khan | Nepal |
25 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast medium | Kathmandu Gorkhas | N/a |
| Source: Nepalnews[4] |
Notes
- The trophy was shared after the final ended in a no result.