{
  "id": 6918296,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T11:22:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "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": "Sandeep Lamichhane, captain of the Nepalese cricket team, has dedicated Nepal's qualification for the Asia Cup to flood victims. The team secured their place in the prestigious tournament after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 44 runs in a thrilling final held in Kuala Lumpur. Nepal's victory comes after they also won the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia. The team will now face India and Pakistan in Bangladesh next year.\n\nLamichhane, who was named player of the tournament, appealed for help from the public, emphasizing that the team's victory and the trophy were dedicated to the flood victims in Nepal. He expressed gratitude to the team's friends, family, and supporters for their happiness and pride in the team's performance.\n\nThe UAE team, which had been on a successful run of six consecutive wins, struggled to chase down the target set by Nepal. A century scored by Rahul Chopra, his second in three ODI innings, was not enough to secure a win for the UAE. Defeat was tough for the UAE, who had shown significant improvement in 50-over cricket over the past two months.",
  "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…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "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",
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}