The England cricket team could travel to Nepal for a short white-ball series during the 2027-31 cycle, a media report said, suggesting the plan was discussed at a meeting between the two boards during the T20 World Cup in India.
According to ESPNCricinfo, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is open to the idea of a three-match T20 series against Nepal before engagements such as the India tour.
“England men could become the biggest international team yet to tour Nepal, with the ECB exploring the prospect of scheduling a short T20I series at some stage in the 2027-31 international cycle,” the website said.
England and Nepal met for the first time during the T20 World Cup when the South Asian nation fell behind by just four runs at the Wankhede Stadium.
“…ESPNcricinfo has learned that Paras Khadka – the former Nepali captain who is now CAN (Cricket Association of Nepal) secretary – met ECB officials in India in the days following the match,” the report said.
“While the ECB are wary of packing even more matches into their busy men’s international schedule, a two- or three-match T20I series could double as preparation for the next series, adding just a few days to their itinerary.”
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel said having a high-profile team like England touring his country would be of great benefit to the local players.
“It would mean a lot, especially if Australia or England come to Nepal. It would show world cricket (that) Nepal also plays cricket and plays decent cricket… It is very important,” he said.
“…the only way you improve as a cricketer is when you play against better cricketers, when you play against better opponents. That’s when you learn the game,” Khadka said.
England will host Australia for the Ashes next year, followed by Pakistan (June) and New Zealand (September).
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Issued by:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
11 May 2026 17:58 IST
