{
  "id": 6916342,
  "title": "Sandeep Lamichhane dedicates Asia Cup qualification to flood victims: 'Nepal needs your support'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sandeep-lamichhane-dedicates-asia-cup-qualification-to-flood-victims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T11:22:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/09/12/sandeep-lamichhane-dedicates-asia-cup-qualification-to-flood-victims-nepal-needs-your-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nepal's cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane has dedicated the nation's Asia Cup qualification to flood victims, urging the public to support those affected. Nepal secured their spot in the tournament by defeating the UAE by 44 runs in the final of the ACC Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur. The team will now face India and Pakistan in Bangladesh next year. Lamichhane, who was named player of the tournament, appealed for assistance for Nepal's flood victims, emphasizing that the team's victory is dedicated to those who lost their lives and are still struggling.",
  "summary": "Sandeep Lamichhane pleaded for help for Nepal’s flood victims and said he hoped the cricket team had brought some joy to the nation after qualifying for the Asia Cup. Nepal will play against the stars of India and Pakistan in Bangladesh next year after winning the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia. They beat the UAE by 44 runs in Saturday’s final in Kuala Lumpur, thus depriving the national team a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane dedicates Asia Cup qualification to flood victims",
    "Nepal secured spot in tournament by defeating UAE by 44 runs",
    "Team will face India and Pakistan in Bangladesh next year"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Sandeep Lamichhane dedicates Asia Cup qualification to flood victims: 'Nepal needs your support'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sandeep-lamichhane-dedicates-asia-cup-qualification-to-flood-victims-6918296",
        "published": "2026-09-12T11:22:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Same Himalayan flood, two truths: How China and Nepal control the story",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/same-himalayan-flood-two-truths-how-china-and-nepal-control-the-story",
        "published": "2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}