Rohan Mustafa's fan base in Nepal is growing

Rohan Mustafa and Mohammed Naveed, the UAE national cricket players are celebrated more in Nepal than in their own country. A recent podcast posted on The National website mentioned how cricket fans in Nepal chanted their names and regard them the cricketing stars that they are. Browsing through their social media pages, we can see how they have also enjoyed their stints in Nepal. They are household names among Nepali cricket fans.

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With the recent EPL T20 tournaments, Kevin O'Brien, Richard Levi, Ryan Ten Doeschate were also able to receive adulation of local fans. Fans are actually were flocking in the Kirtipur International Cricket Stadium to see Kevin and Richard . Batting prowess Richard showed during initial games showcased his reputation of a hard-hitter. Irish, English, Dutch and Indian ensemble of cricket players are now well-known in Nepal. Visiting foreign players not only spice up the game of cricket in cricket-fanatic country of Nepal but were also able to grow the stature of Nepali cricket administration.

Social media posts like these from superstar players known around the globe will help raise awareness on how Nepal performed in managing a cricket tournament. Kevin O'Brien even regarded EPLt20 a mini "IPL", which shows the level of interest and hype around this cricket tournament in Nepal.

Andrew Leonard, former ICC media person has been involved with EPL and is doing great to showcase the game around the world. He has been quite active in creating a link of nepali cricket with the outside world.

Hongkong player Babar Hayat, Indian players Ravi Inder Singh, Gaurav Tomar, Kolsawala, Pradeep Sahu and others and other international stars are definitely celebrated in Nepal more than ever.

Indian players also showed how participation of quality players can help local players. All foreign players were generous enough to praise the passion for the game in Nepal and were keen to come forward and help local talent.

Many foreign players have already announced how they look forward to come back to Nepal to play the next season of EPL. Growing in stature, competition and the ever growing fanbase of these international stars will surely Nepali cricket moving forward.