Kathmandu. In line with its ongoing social initiative to link cricket to classrooms and boundaries to bright futures, Ncell Foundation has pledged over 2,000 educational kits for students from community schools across Nepal as of Thursday (December 4).
This impactful initiative launched last year in alignment with the Nepal Premier League (NPL) supports students from government and community schools across Nepal.
This is a testament to the Foundation’s commitment to transforming the excitement of cricket into meaningful educational support for underserved communities wherein Foundation has committed to allocating 4 educational kits for every 4s hit during the NPL Season 2.
As of Thursday, a total of 510 boundaries were contributed by 90 players in the ongoing NPL Season 2, Powered by Ncell which have ensured distribution of 2040 kits. On the top three scorers’ list of fours, Pokhara Avengers’ Adam Rossington hit the highest number of boundaries (27), ensuring the distribution of 108 educational kits.
D’Arcy Short of the Lumbini Lions secured the second-highest position with 19 boundaries, contributing 76 kits. He is followed by Kathmandu Gorkhas’ Ben Charlesworth and Binod Bhandari of the Sudurpaschim Royals, whose 17 boundaries each ensured the distribution of 68 kits.
The educational kits distribution initiative aims to bring a positive change in students’ education. Each kit to be provided to students will include essential items such as school bags, notebooks, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, and more. These materials are expected to help reduce the shortage of resources and are believed to contribute to students’ learning.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to every player whose boundaries in NPL matches so far have contributed to this social cause. Since last year, we are channeling the enthusiasm for cricket into meaningful social impact, supporting education by providing learning kits to students who need them most.
We are confident that the remaining matches will be even more thrilling, bringing not just more boundaries on the field but also expanding contribution to education,” said Bishakha Laxmi Khadka, Corporate Communications and Sustainability Director at Ncell.
Last year, the Foundation had pledged over 2,612 kits from 653 4s hit during the first season of NPL. It successfully distributed more than 9,000 educational kits across the country, including the 2,612 kits under the 4s for 4 initiative, empowering thousands of students with essential learning materials.
The distribution of the kits will be carried out in coordination with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), local authorities and implementing partner—Karmayog Foundation to ensure they reach the intended beneficiaries.
This initiative underscores Ncell Foundation’s ongoing dedication to transforming excitement on the cricket field into real impact in classrooms – turning every 4s into a step toward a more educated Nepal.