PSL selection another feather in Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane's T20 cap

Ajit Vijaykumar 12:37 21/11/2018
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  • Sandeep Lamichhane's star continues to rise.

    Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane is only 18 but is already a red-hot property in T20 franchise cricket.

    From the moment he was spotted by Australia star Michael Clarke in the 2016 Hong Kong T20 Blitz, Lamichhane’s stocks have continued to rise in T20 cricket.

    The leg-spinner has since gone on to feature in all major T20 leagues across the globe. He played his inaugural Indian Premier League this year where he turned out for Delhi daredevils and impressed with five wickets in three matches.

    The teenager has already became the first Nepalese cricketer to be selected in the Caribbean Premier League for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. In June, the leggie played for Montreal Tigers snaring eight wickets in five matches.

    He wore the jersey of Nangarhar Leopards in the inaugural edition of the Afghanistan Premier League tournament in Sharjah in Septmeber. Last month, he was signed by the Melbourne Stars for the Big Bash League and was snapped up by Sylhet Sixers for the 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League.

    He has now completed the set by being picked up Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super league, putting Nepal cricket once again on the global map.

    His attacking leg-spin is an asset for any team on any surface and batsmen in the PSL can expect a torrid time on surfaces that should suit Lamichhane.

    It is incredible to witness Lamichhane’s rapid rise. He made his List A debut in April 2016 and within two years, has conquered the T20 globe. Simply remarkable.

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