ECB explores possibility of England's maiden men's tour of Nepal

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is exploring the possibility of sending the England men's team to Nepal for the first time.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the ECB is weighing up options for a short T20I series in Nepal during the 2027-31 cycle. If finalised, it would be England men's maiden tour of Nepal.

The development is significant for Nepal cricket, which has grown rapidly as a global Associate force in recent years. Nepal have built one of the most passionate fanbases in world cricket and recently staged home internationals under floodlights at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

A possible England visit would also mark a major step in Nepal's effort to attract higher-profile bilateral fixtures at home. Nepal have hosted Associate rivals and Cricket World Cup League 2 opponents regularly, but a senior men's tour by England would carry a different level of visibility.

The two teams met at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup earlier this year, where Nepal pushed England close in a high-profile group-stage contest. That match further underlined Nepal's growing competitiveness in the T20 format.

For now, the tour remains only under consideration. No dates, venue details or match numbers have been confirmed. But the fact that the ECB is exploring Nepal as part of its future planning is a notable moment for the country's cricket ambitions.

If the plan moves ahead, the series would be one of the biggest bilateral events ever staged in Nepal and another milestone in the country's rise on the international stage.