Thursday, 21 March 2024

 Enver ERDOGAN (Northern Metropolitan – Minister for Corrections, Minister for Youth Justice, Minister for Victim Support) (09:54): It was wonderful to join the president of the Cricket Association of Nepal Mr Chatur Chand and the president of the Nepalese Association of Victoria Mr Prem Raj Upreti for a tour of the MCG last week. Mr Chand was visiting Melbourne with two world record holders from the Nepalese cricket team. Despite facing numerous challenges, Nepalese cricket has emerged as a formidable force on the international stage. The Nepalese cricket team will be playing at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in June this year in the United States and the West Indies. I want to wish them the best of luck at the tournament. Cricket is an exceedingly popular sport with the Nepalese community here in Victoria and in my electorate. The Nepalese Association of Victoria hosted their annual cricket tournament from January to March this year. Eighteen teams from across Victoria participated in the tournament. After three months of intense competition, Tricon Cricket Club lifted the tournament cup. I want to congratulate Tricon for their victory, and I thank the Nepalese Association of Victoria for the important work they do in promoting community sport in Victoria.