Big changes are coming to Kirtipur! This week on UTPod, we discuss the major shifts in the Nepal National Team structure and a domestic masterclass in the PM Cup.

Key Discussions:

• Army's Treble: Analyzing Tribhuvan Army Club's clinical victory in the PM Cup and their overall dominance in domestic cricket.

• The Captaincy Pivot: Why CAN decided to split roles between DS Airee and Rohit Paudel for the upcoming home series.

• T20 Selection Strategy: Breaking down the squad for the April 20-21 series against UAE and the reasoning behind resting key players.

• The Role of the Vice-Captain: Why the T20I squad was announced without one and how it affects leadership on the field.

• WCL2 Stakes: A look ahead at the triangular ODI series and what Nepal needs to do to secure points against Oman and UAE.

We start with the Tribhuvan Army Club's dominant run in the PM Cup, reclaiming the title after five years with an unbeaten streak. We analyze why departmental teams continue to own the domestic circuit and highlight the standout individual performances that forced the selectors' hands for the upcoming international series.

The biggest news of the week is the Split Captaincy Policy. For the first time, Nepal has pivoted to two distinct leaders: aggressive all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee takes the reins for the T20I series against the UAE (April 20-21), while Rohit Paudel remains at the helm for the crucial ODI World Cup League 2 fixtures. We discuss the controversial decision to rest prominent veterans for the T20s and the mystery behind the missing Vice-Captain for the shortest format. With the WCL2 tri-series against UAE and Oman kicking off in Kirtipur, we look at the squad depth and whether this youth-heavy T20 approach is a stroke of genius or a risky experiment.

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