Bangladesh defeated by Nepal 45-27 points in the final match of the five-match Test series yesterday, securing a 4-1 triumph. However, Nepal’s historic victory over Bangladesh in the second match grabbed much focus, with the visiting team’s captain Ghanshyam Roka Magar eventually becoming the best raider of the series. Ghanshyam had earlier played a key role in taking their country to the final of 2024 Bangabandhu Gold Cup Kabaddi, using his experience from the Indian Pro Kabaddi League where he played for Haryana Steelers. The youngster spoke to The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman about the just-concluded series and Nepal’s rapidly-improving kabaddi team after the fifth match. Following are excerpts from the interview.
Bangladesh defeated by Nepal 45-27 points in the final match of the five-match Test series yesterday, securing a 4-1 triumph. However, Nepal’s historic victory over Bangladesh in the second match grabbed much focus, with the visiting team’s captain Ghanshyam Roka Magar eventually becoming the best raider of the series. Ghanshyam had earlier played a key role in taking their country to the final of 2024 Bangabandhu Gold Cup Kabaddi, using his experience from the Indian Pro Kabaddi League where he played for Haryana Steelers. The youngster spoke to The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman about the just-concluded series and Nepal’s rapidly-improving kabaddi team after the fifth match. Following are excerpts from the interview.