Sandeep Lamichhane is a Nepali cricketer. He is a Right-arm leg spin bowler and plays for the Nepalese national team.
Sandeep Lamichhane Biography
| Name | Sandeep Lamichhane |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of birth | 2 August 2000 |
| Birthplace | Aruchaur, Syangja, Nepal |
| Age | 24 years old (as of 2024) |
| Nationality | Nepal |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Gender | Male |
| School | Not Known |
| Girlfriend/Spouse | Not Known |
| Coach/Mentor(s) | Pubudu Dassanayake, Raju Khadka |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Delhi Daredevils, Kowloon Cantons, Biratnagar Kings, Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, Lalitpur Patriots, St Kitts, and Nevis Patriots |
| Bowling Style | Legbreak googly |
| Jersey Number | #25 (Domestic) |
| Career Turning Point | When he took a hat-trick in the under-19 World Cup in 2016 |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Education Qualification
| School | Not Known |
| Collage | St. Xavier College, Kathmandu |
| Education qualification | BSW |
Sandeep Lamichhane Family
| Parents Name | Father– Chandra Narayan Lamichhane (Indian Railway Employee) Mother– Kopila Devi Lamichhane |
| Sister’s Name | Indu Lamichhane Neupane |
| Brother’s Name | Mohan Lamichhane |
| Wife | None |
Sandeep Lamichhane Age
Sandeep was born on 2 August 2000 (age 24 years old, as of 2024) in Syangja, Nepal.
Sandeep Lamichhane Wife
| Girlfriend | Not Known |
| Wife Name | Not Known |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Kids | None |
Sandeep Lamichhane Height and Weight
| Height | In centimeters- 168 cm In meters- 1.68 m In feet inches- 5’6” |
| Weight | In kilograms- 55 kg In pounds- 121 lbs |
| Eyes Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Skin Colour | Not known |
| Body measurement | Chest- 36 inches Waist- 28 inches Biceps- 10 inches |
Sandeep Lamichhane Records (main ones)
- In 2016, he became the fifth bowler to take a hat-trick in the ICC Under-19 World Cup when he picked 5 wickets against Ireland.
- In the same year, he became Nepal’s leading wicket-taker by picking 14 wickets in six matches.
- He also became the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh.
- In 2018, he became the first Nepali player to be selected in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
Career
International Career
- In January 2018, He was named in Nepal’s squad for the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament.
- In February 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named Lamichhane as one of the ten players to watch ahead of the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier Tournament.
- In May 2018, he was added to the ICC Rest of the World XI team.
- In July 2018, He made his T20I debut for Nepal against the Netherlands in the third match of the 2018 MCC Tri-Nation Series.
- In October 2018, he was named in Nepal’s squad in the Eastern sub-region group for the 2018-19 ICC.
- World Twenty20 Asia Qualifier tournament.
- On 6 November 2019, he made his first-class debut for Nepal against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
- In December 2021, he was announced as the new captain of the Nepal National team by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).
- In April 2023, he became the fastest bowler to complete 100 one-day international wickets in terms of matches (42).
- In October 2023, he decided to rest for the Nepal Tri-Nation T20I tournament hosted by Nepal.
ODI Records
- Fastest 100 ODI wickets in terms of innings (42).
- 2nd fastest to 5o ODI wickets in terms of innings (22).
- 2nd Most wickets in a series- 72, 2019-2023 ICC Cricket World Cup League.
- 8th youngest captain (21 years 226 days).
T20I Records
- 9th most career wickets- (98 wickets).
- 5th fastest to 50 T20I wickets in terms of innings (29).
- 3rd most wickets taken via LBW-(17 wickets).
- Joint-2nd most maidens in an innings (2 maidens).
Sandeep Lamichhane Net Worth
| Net worth – 2023 | $1-$5 Million |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | INR- 8-4 Crore + |
| Yearly Income | Not Known |
| Monthly Income | Not Known |
| Annual Expenses | Not Known |
Some Lesser Facts About Sandeep Lamichhane –
- When he was a child, his family moved to Haryana, India.
- Sandeep also got a chance to play ‘Australian Grade Cricket’ in Sydney, Australia.
- He is the brand ambassador for ‘Invento Engineering & Consultant Private Limited.’
- International Cricket Council named him among the top 10 players for the ‘2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier’ tournament.
- His hobbies are traveling, listening to music, singing, playing guitar, etc.
- Here is an interview with Sandeep Lamichhane.
- Later, when he was only 11 years old, he went back to Nepal and joined Chitwan Cricket Academy in Narayangarh, Bharatpur, Nepal.