Sandeep Lamichhane is a Nepali cricketer. He is a Right-arm leg spin bowler and plays for the Nepalese national team. He also played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020. Sandeep started playing cricket at Chitwan Cricket Academy under the guidance of former Nepalese captain Raju Khadka. On 21 April 2023, Sandeep became the quickest player to reach 100 wickets in 45 One Day International (ODI) cricket matches when he played against Oman.
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 |
Who is Sandeep Lamichhane?
Sandeep Lamichhane was born on 2 August 2000 in Aruchaur, Syangja, Nepal. His father Chander Narayan Lamichhane is an employee of the Indian Railway. He has an elder brother Mohan Lamichhane and a sister Indu Lamichhane Neupane. Sandeep is also the brand ambassador of “Invento Engineering & Consultant Private Limited”.
Sandeep Lamichhane Education Qualification
Sandeep Lamichhane completed his primary school education in Syangja District. He completed intermediate higher education in Chitwan District. After that, he enrolled in “St Xavier College” and is currently doing a bachelor’s degree in social work.
| School | Not Known |
| Collage | St. Xavier College, Kathmandu |
| Education qualification | BSW |
Sandeep Lamichhane Family & Relationship
His father’s name is Chander Narayan Lamichhane and his mother’s name is Kopila Devi. He has one brother named Mohan Lamichhane and a younger sister named “Indu Lamichhane.”
| 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, Nationality, Religion
Sandeep was born on 2 August 2000 (age 24 years old, as of 2024) in Syangja, Nepal.
| Age | 24 years old (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Nepali |
Sandeep Lamichhane Wife
Sandeep Lamichhane is in a relationship but has not revealed anything yet.
| 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.
