Kathmandu, Feb. 2 -- Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has decided not to renew the contract of Nepal national men's cricket team head coach Monty Deasi, following the expiration of his tenure.

"It is widely known that CAN appointed Mrugang Jagadish Desai 'Monty Desai' as the head coach on a two-year contract, which has now concluded," CAN said in a press release on Saturday. "CAN has decided not to extend his contract. CAN expresses its sincere thanks to the excellent performance of the Nepali men's national cricket team under Desai's coaching and the contribution of him connected with the success of the team."

When Desai took over in February 2023, Nepal were teetering on the brink of losing their one-day international (ODI) status. ...