Full Name: Sandeep Lamichhane Date of Birth: August 2, 2000 Birthplace: Aruchaur, Syangja, Nepal Role: Right-Arm Leg Spinner | Lower-Order Batter Sandeep Lamichhane is not just a name—he’s a movement. A magician with the ball and a trailblazer for Nepal cricket, Sandeep became the first Nepali cricketer to play in the IPL, and his journey has since inspired millions. With his wrist-spin wizardry, charming smile, and cool-headed demeanor, he put Nepal on the world cricketing map. Born in the hills of Syangja, Sandeep’s journey wasn’t smooth. His family relocated to Chitwan during his early childhood. It was there that he began nurturing his love for cricket, watching his idols—Shane Warne and Anil Kumble—and trying to mimic their deliveries in local matches. His life changed when former Nepal captain Raju Khadka spotted his potential and took him to a cricket academy. His breakout moment came in the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup, where he took a hat-trick against Ireland and finished with 14 wickets in the tournament. That performance caught international attention. But his life turned upside down when Michael Clarke, the former Australian captain, invited him to train in Sydney and helped open doors globally. Sandeep made history in 2018 by being picked by Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) in the Indian Premier League, making him the first Nepali cricketer in any major global league. Since then, he has played in almost every major T20 franchise league—Big Bash, CPL, BPL, PSL, and The Hundred—earning praise for his control, flight, and googlies. Career Highlights Include: - First Nepali cricketer in the IPL (2018) - Over 100 international wickets in T20Is - Fastest Nepalese bowler to 50 ODI wickets - Represented Nepal in 2018 Asia Cup Qualifiers, T20 World Cup Qualifiers, and ODIs against top nations - Captained the national side from 2021 to 2022 With more than just talent, Sandeep brought belief. He showed that a boy from a non-Test nation could compete against the best. Despite facing controversies and legal battles that impacted his recent career, he remains a central figure in Nepal cricket's present and future. With jersey number 25, Sandeep Lamichhane isn’t just Nepal’s best-known cricketer—he’s a beacon of hope, resilience, and global ambition. Every time he twirls the ball in his hand, he carries the dreams of an entire nation spinning toward glory.