Nepal attains ODI status, Paras Khadka tweets on incredible journey, Twitter goes berserk

Roelof van der Merwe’s four-for scripted a remarkable win for Netherlands over Hong Kong in the play-offs of ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2018 and with this, Nepal, who earlier in the day, secured a win against Papua New Guinea (PNG) earned ODI status for the first time. It is a great moment for the cricket crazy nation, who have an incredible story to tell about their journey.

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Nepal skipper, Paras Khadka expressed  his elation on Twitter. He posted, ” Thank you everyone for the support..Just been years and years of toil, persistence, sacrifices, commitment and hardwork. Finally WE BECOME An ODI nation.. Congratulations to everyone who has been part of Nepal cricket’s incredible journey .. God Bless..!!!”

Thank you everyone for the support..Just been years and years of toil,persisitance,sacrifices,commitment and hardwork..Finally WE BECOME An ODI nation..
Congratulations to everyone who has been part of Nepal cricket's incredible journey ..
God Bless..!!!

— Paras Khadka (@paras77) March 15, 2018

The cricket fraternity took to the micro-blogging site to congratulate the hilly south Asian nation.

Unfortunate that Hong Kong & PNG have to lose ODI status due to the ICC cutting the number of associates with ODI status from six to four, but still delighted for Nepal. Just need their board to sort themselves out now.

— Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79@mastodon.world) (@andrewnixon79) March 15, 2018

– Congratulations on the ODI status.
Happy for Nepal, a passionate cricketing nation with a bunch of exciting players.

by the way, their home board is suspended. 🙂

— Asif Khan (@mak_asif) March 15, 2018

ODI status for Nepal! Amazing, amazing feat. Dear @EmiratesCricket, I think at least two bilateral tours to Kathmandu need to be organised asap. Per year. For ever. Thanks

— Paul Radley (@PaulRadley) March 15, 2018

Congratulations to @CricketNep on their wonderful achievement.

— KK11 (@1_PAK) March 15, 2018

Unfortunate that Hong Kong & PNG have to lose ODI status due to the ICC cutting the number of associates with ODI status from six to four, but still delighted for Nepal. Just need their board to sort themselves out now.

— Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79@mastodon.world) (@andrewnixon79) March 15, 2018

Congratulations to all 30 million Nepalis out there watching (the scores). Let's hope you can now galvanise & take advantage of the potential you have in this great sport – you CAN be the next @ACBofficials! A guaranteed #WCLC spot and ODI status for 4yrs. #CWCQ #NEDvHK #PNGvNEP

— Tim Cutler (@timcutler) March 15, 2018

Congratulations!!! https://t.co/Sq7Vc1qUUr

— cricnepal.com (@cricnepal) March 15, 2018

Nepal attain ODI status despite its cricket board being suspended by ICC. Remarkable story!

— Vishal S S Mehra (@weshalltalkcric) March 15, 2018

In other news, Nepal abolish their ten year-old republic, reinstate the monarchy.
Roelof van der Merwe crowned Roela the 1st, King of Gorkha.#NEDvHK #CWCQ

— Bertus de Jong (@BdJcricket) March 15, 2018

Nepal fans

Paras Khadka just recorded this message especially for you! #CWCQ pic.twitter.com/glEbUl635g

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 15, 2018

Nepal pulled of a six-wicket win over PNG and hoped for a Netherlands win. Netherlands defended 175 against Hong Kong, who have now lost their ODI status.