Aasif Sheikh, a Nepali cricketer, made history by scoring a half-century against India in Asia Cup 2023.

He debuted for Nepal in 2021 and partnered with Kushal Bhurtel to score 65 runs for the first wicket.

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Sheikh faced three near-miss drops early on but persisted against Indian pacers.

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Bhurtel raced to 38 off 25 balls before Shardul Thakur dismissed him.

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Aasif Sheikh patiently crafted a composed 58 off 96 balls, getting out to Mohammed Siraj.

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Born in 2001, Sheikh captained Nepal U-19 in 2018 Quadrangular Cricket Tournament and ACC Asia Cup.

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He's known for scoring an unbeaten 111 in the 2016 Everest Premier League final.

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Sheikh's sportsmanship earned him the 2022 ICC Spirit of Cricket Award.

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His decision not to run out Irish batsman Andy McBrine showcased true sportsmanship.

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Aasif Sheikh's historic half-century inspires Nepal's youth to pursue cricket at the highest level.

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