Sharjah, Sept. 30 -- There are victories in sport that resonate far beyond the boundaries of the playing field, and Nepal's sensational series win over West Indies today in Sharjah is exactly that. For an Associate nation to topple a full-member side-and a former T20 World Cup champion-not once but twice in 48 hours, is a statement that defies cricketing hierarchies and sends a message to the world: talent and determination are not confined to traditional powerhouses.
Opting to bat first in pursuit of a historic series win, Nepal stumbled out of the gate. Akeal Hosein struck in just the second over, and skipper Rohit Paudel was clean bowled in the next, leaving the team reeling at 16/2 after four overs.
Many would have crumbled under such...