Nepal has high regard for sports!<\/p>\n
Given this fact, the country has been expressing its intense love and leaving its striking mark across various globally-renowned sports events.<\/p>\n
And, cricket stands at the top in the wish-list of Nepali sports<\/a> lovers!<\/p>\n Nepal has some memorable history in the world cricket history, which however, began showing up only in the last few years.<\/p>\n And, the country\u2019s new-age star that every Nepali is speaking about today is none other than the teen- \u2018Sandeep Lamichhane\u2019.<\/p>\n Where it Started?<\/strong> That made Sandeep leave his hometown Aruchaur (Syangja) for Chitwan to join the former Nepali national cricket team captain Raju Khadka\u2019s Chitwan Cricket Academy for cricket training.<\/p>\n That\u2019s where Sandeep\u2019s life took a different turn when the National Team Captain Paras Khadka and former coach Pubudu Dassanayake recognized Sandeep\u2019s stunning bowling performance.<\/p>\n Resultant, Sandeep was directly picked up into the national U-19 cricket camp!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rise of Sandeep!<\/strong> That\u2019s where he started making history we are speaking about today!<\/p>\n In the very second match of the 2016 tournament against Ireland, he took a hattrick, becoming the 5th<\/sup> bowler with such record in the history of Nepal U19 Cricket. He also garnered the \u2018Man of the Match\u2019 title.<\/p>\n As the first milestone, Sandeep made his List A debut in the 2015-17 ICC World Cricket League Championship with Namibia on April 16, 2016, where he finished as the \u2018second highest wicket-taker\u2019 of the tournament with 14 wickets.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rise to Global Fame! <\/strong> To everyone\u2019s surprise, Sandeep received a letter from the renowned Australian player Michael Clarke, who invited him to play at the Sydney-based Western Suburbs District Cricket Club. As part of his Australia trip, Sandeep got trained well in the Clarke Academy and also left his mark in the matches he played.<\/p>\n When everyone was watching the steady pace of Sandeep, the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL)<\/a> organizers came up with a stunning announcement!<\/p>\n In an auction held in Bengaluru (India) on January 28, 2018, Indian IPL team Delhi Daredevils chose Sandeep for a whopping price of INR 2 million, making him the first Nepali cricketer in IPL.<\/p>\n Sandeep received a wide applause for this rare feat!<\/p>\n \u201cThe first Nepali player in the history of the Vivo IPL! It gives us great pleasure to welcome the 17-year-old leg-spinner @IamSandeep25 into the #DDSquad! 17-year-old sensation with a knack for picking up wickets, @IamSandeep25 will be vying to do his country proud come the Vivo IPL season!\u201d tweeted IPL.<\/p>\n \u201cCongratulations to all the Nepalese, the cricket players, the crazy fans and everyone associated with Nepal Cricket<\/a>. \u202aA very proud moment to be a Nepali cricket player today\u2026\u202aWell done Sandeep Lamichhane,\u201d said Nepal National Team Skipper Paras Khadka<\/span>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n This announcement changed the track of Sandeep all together taking him to the next level in the world cricket. Offers started pouring in for Sandeep\u2019s inclusion.<\/p>\n In March 2018, Sandeep received a USD 5000 worth proposal asking him to play for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).<\/p>\n By playing in the IPL 2018, Sandeep became the first Nepali cricketer to get such chance, where he claimed five wickets in three matches at an bowling average of 16.4.<\/p>\n It was during IPL 2018 that Sandeep also received appreciation from the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, who termed Sandeep as a bridge in taking ahead Indo-Nepal ties through cricket!<\/em><\/p>\n Later in June 2018, he was sought for the Global T20 Canada Cricket tournament, where he again gave an outstanding performance with 8 wickets in five matches.<\/p>\n Offers followed, and Sandeep was again roped in for the Afghanistan Premier League in September 2018!<\/p>\n The very next month in October 2018, he was roped in by the Melbourne Stars for the Big Bash League<\/a> (BBL), the first such opportunity for a Nepali cricketer.<\/p>\n Very recently, he was appointed Squad for the Sylhet Sixers team after getting listed in for the 2018\u201319 Bangladesh Premier League.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sandeep Lamichhane\u2019s Must-know Achievements!<\/strong> Here are some major highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Great going young cricketer. Nepali Sansar<\/a> wishes you all the best!<\/strong><\/p>\n Also Read :<\/strong><\/p>\n Nepal has high regard for sports! Given this fact, the country has been expressing its intense…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nCricket journey of Sandeep began when he was a kid with utmost love and respect for legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne.<\/p>\n
\nSandeep went on to rise with his performance in the Nepali U19 team and was eventually announced for the Nepal 2016 U-19 Cricket World Cup.<\/p>\n
\nThen began the actual rise of Sandeep to the global level.<\/p>\nA Wide Round of Applause! Famous Tweets on Sandeep<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nSandeep drew wider attention and huge reputation at a very young age!<\/p>\n\n
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