Have a dream to play Tests for Nepal: Sandeep Lamichhane

Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepal’s leg-spinning sensation, dreams of donning the Test jersey for his country. On Wednesday, February 5, the 19-year-old spinner will be stepping out in the Cricket World Cup League Two ODI competition for Associates. Nepal’s opening match is against Oman at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

Though he has played six ODIs and 18 T20Is, it’s his numbers in T20 leagues that has earned him quite a bit of reputation. In his formative years, Sandeep has plied his trade in most domestic T20 events around the globe. Going forward, the Young Turk wishes to stay dedicated to Nepal cricket till retirement.

Little steps will take me to that place: Sandeep

Sandeep sounded confident about him and Nepal donning the whites at the highest level. “It’s simple. I have a dream to play Test cricket for Nepal and every little contribution from my side will go for Nepal cricket,” Lamichhane was quoted as saying in ESPNcricinfo.

“Till the day of retirement of my cricket career, I would like to play Test cricket for Nepal. I think the sight of playing Test cricket for Nepal will be amazing. I can get those vibes straight away right now, how that feeling will be in the future. Little steps will take me to that place,” the tweaker stated.

Nepal is set for its first ever home ODI and ahead of the game, Sandeep was excited. From February 5 to February 12, Nepal are scheduled to play four ODIs at their home ground against Oman and the United States. He also finds those games crucial ones to make the cut for the 2023 World Cup.

“You can’t even imagine the excitement level for all the players right now. Individually, I’m really excited about these four games that are going to be played against USA and Oman, pretty important games for us [if we are to] play in the World Cup 2023. I’m really hoping to see more than 20,000 audience to come and cheer for Nepal,” he added.

Sandeep recently played for the Melbourne Stars in the 2019-20 edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). Back in 2018, he also became the first Nepalese to get picked in the IPL auction. The leg-spinner has been a part of the PSL, CPL, Global T20 League and the T10 League as well.