Why Gulsan Jha is Not Playing Nepal vs Oman ICC CWC League 2 Match? Here's His Replacement

Nepal are taking on Oman in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. The match is important for Nepal as they look to build momentum in the final phase of the competition after securing a 24-run victory over Canada in their previous fixture.

Captain Sandeep Lamichhane is leading the side, with Nepal aiming to deliver another strong performance against the hosts. However, fans following the match will notice the absence of all-rounder Gulsan Jha from Nepal’s playing XI.

Why Gulsan Jha is Not Playing Today in Nepal vs Oman CWC League 2 Match?

All-rounder Gulsan Jha is missing the Nepal vs Oman encounter after sustaining a back injury. The setback has forced Nepal to make a change to their playing XI for the ICC CWC League 2 fixture.
Gulsan Jha injury is a big blow for Nepal. He has been a valuable all-rounder for Nepal, contributing with both bat and ball. His ability to provide quick runs in the lower order and deliver useful overs makes him an important option for the team.

Jha has all the qualities to become one of the best all-rounders in the world. He recently scored 48 off 34 balls against Canada, helping Nepal post a competitive total in their previous match.

Sundeep Jora has been included as Gulsan Jha replacement in the NEP vs OMN CWC League 2 match. The Himalayan nation will hope to manage the loss of Jha’s all-round contributions and continue their winning momentum. His return will depend on his recovery from the injury.

How Can Nepal Qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup?

Nepal’s hopes of directly qualifying for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier have ended after Oman defeated Canada on October 9. It leaves them unable to reach the top four in the ICC CWC League 2 standings.

However, Nepal’s World Cup qualification hopes are still alive through the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off. The team must finish strongly in its remaining League 2 fixtures and then navigate the play-off route to keep its chances of reaching the global tournament alive.

Nepal also face a battle to retain their ODI status. The top six teams in League 2 retain ODI status for the next cycle, while the bottom two risking to lose it. Nepal’s remaining matches against Oman and Canada are therefore crucial to their campaign.