Ian harvey

In a significant boost ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, Nepal have strengthened their coaching staff by appointing former Australia seamer Ian Harvey as their bowling consultant for the tournament to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.

53-year-old Harvey has previously served as head coach of Gloucestershire, a county he had represented earlier in his career as an overseas professional. During his playing days, he featured in 73 One Day Internationals for Australia, claiming 85 wickets while also contributing 715 runs. He was a member of the Australian squad that lifted the 2003 ODI World Cup in South Africa.