He replaces long-serving skipper Rohit Paudel , as the CAN announced the squad for the ACC Men’s Premier Cup, set to be held from August 30 to September 12 in Malaysia. Lamichhane, 26, returns to the leadership role after previously captaining Nepal in 14 ODIs before Paudel assumed the position in late 2022. Lamichhane brings immense international experience to the role, having taken 154 wickets in 77 ODIs so far.
Leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane , who earlier played for Delhi Capitals, has been named Nepal’s new ODI captain by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Monday.
Key Factors
Under Paudel’s captaincy, Nepal mounted a historic comeback in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 by winning 11 of their final 12 matches, securing a direct berth in the ODI World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe in June 2023. Beyond his tactical leadership, Paudel served as a reliable anchor in the middle order throughout his tenure.
