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"I could not stay away from cricket" says Australia's first Nepali umpire, Santosh Bastakoti

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Santosh Bastakoti is the first Nepali umpire in Australia. Source: Santosh Bastakoti & AAP

Playing cricket is not a new thing for the Nepali community in Australia. But now the community has stepped into the world of umpiring as well. Listen to our conversation with, Santosh Bastakoti, a Nepali umpire in Australian grade cricket matches.

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Playing cricket is not a new thing for the Nepali community in Australia. But now the community has stepped into the world of umpiring as well. Listen to our conversation with, Santosh Bastakoti, a Nepali umpire in Australian grade cricket matches.

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