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काेशी प्रादेशिक क्रिकेट संघ | |
Sport | Cricket |
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Jurisdiction | Koshi Province |
Abbreviation | KPCA |
Founded | 2018 |
Regional affiliation | Cricket Association of Nepal |
President | Mingma Dandu Sherpa |
Secretary | Tikaram Puri |
Official website | |
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The Koshi Province Cricket Association [1] (formerly Province No. 1) is the governing body for cricket in Koshi Province, a domestic team representing the state of Koshi, Nepal. Its headquarter is situated at Biratnagar.
It governs the Koshi Cricket team and organise, and sanctions tournaments in Koshi Province.
There are currently 5 district cricket associations affiliated with Koshi Province Cricket Association. [2]
District Associations:
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