Sandeep Lamichhane

Lamichhane was born on 2 August 2000 in Aruchaur, Syangja, Gandaki Province, Nepal. During his childhood, he considered Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar and Australian bowler Shane Warne as his cricketing idols.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/cricket/weaving-web-syangja-sydney-sandeep-lamichhane-set-sights-ipl|title=Weaving a web from Syangja to Sydney, Sandeep Lamichhane has set his sights on IPL|first=Vignesh Madridista|last=Ananthasubramanian|access-date=9 February 2018|date=23 January 2018|archive-date=10 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210003354/https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/cricket/weaving-web-syangja-sydney-sandeep-lamichhane-set-sights-ipl|url-status=live}} He moved to Chitwan district and started training at Chitwan Cricket Academy, which is run by former captain Raju Khadka.{{cite web |title=Parents Of Nepali Cricket Star Sandeep Lamichhane Proud Of Their Lad's Ipl Feat |url=http://english.ratopati.com/story/4834 |website=Ratopati |access-date=26 April 2019 |language=en |archive-date=26 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426081506/http://english.ratopati.com/story/4834 |url-status=live }} During a visit by the captain, Paras Khadka, and coach of Nepal Pubudu Dasanayake, Lamichhane was asked to bowl in the nets and was selected for the national under-19 training camp. It was Dasanayake who first spotted Lamichhane's talent when he was a 14 year old.{{Cite web |title=Mehidy Hasan Miraz & Sandeep Lamichhane – Once teenage prodigies now changing the game at senior level |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2445154 |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}

Lamichhane is also a singer and uploads his songs and music videos on his YouTube channel.{{cite web |title=Sandeep Lamichhane |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpDMO8_S5y5l82AGkte6xxg/featured |website=YouTube |access-date=13 January 2021}} In July 2018, Lamichhane released his first song Udash thiyo from the album Pratikshya - The waiting.{{cite web |title=Sandeep Lamichhane Cricketer " UDASH THIYO " Official Music Video 2018 Ft. Jeevan / Shristi PopSong |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=KlX2o4wpwaw |website=www.youtube.com |access-date=26 April 2019 |date=18 July 2018 |archive-date=3 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903172540/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlX2o4wpwaw |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=सन्दीप लामिछानेको पहिलो गीत सार्वजनिक |url=https://setopati.com/art/art-activity/161402 |website=Setopati |access-date=26 April 2019 |archive-date=26 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426115111/https://setopati.com/art/art-activity/161402 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=सन्दीप लामिछानेको पहिलो गीत सार्वजनिक : उदास थियो मेरो यो मन.. |url=http://annapurnapost.com/news/99926 |website=www.annapurnapost.com |access-date=26 April 2019 |language=en |archive-date=26 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426115110/http://annapurnapost.com/news/99926 |url-status=live }}

Lamichhane made his List A cricket debut in the 2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship on 16 April 2016 against Namibia.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/952197.html |title=ICC World Cricket League Championship, 21st Match: Nepal v Namibia at Kirtipur, Apr 16, 2016 |access-date=16 April 2016 |work=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=30 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630140207/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/952197.html |url-status=live }} Prior to his List A debut, he was named in Nepal's under-19 squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.{{cite web |url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2016/media-releases/91398/all-16-squads-confirmed-for-icc-u19-cricket-world-cup-2016 |title=All 16 squads confirmed for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=9 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128180224/http://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2016/media-releases/91398/all-16-squads-confirmed-for-icc-u19-cricket-world-cup-2016 |archive-date=28 January 2016 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-under-19-world-cup-2016/content/story/967133.html |title=Lamichhane: Nepal's right-arm leg-break googly bowler |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 January 2016 |date=30 January 2016 |archive-date=31 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131084757/http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-under-19-world-cup-2016/content/story/967133.html |url-status=live }} In their second match against the Ireland under-19 team, he took a hat-trick with his leg-break bowling, becoming the fifth bowler to take a hat-trick in the under-19 world cup history. He was adjudged man of the match for his figures of 5/27.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8368/scorecard/949723/ireland-under-19s-vs-nepal-under-19s-13th-match,-group-d/|title=13th Match, Group D, ICC Under-19 World Cup at Fatullah, Jan 30 2016 - Match Summary |work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 February 2018|archive-date=24 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324225632/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8368/scorecard/949723/ireland-under-19s-vs-nepal-under-19s-13th-match,-group-d|url-status=live}}

He finished the tournament as second highest wicket taker with 14 wickets at an average of 17.07 and a strike rate of 21.9.{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-under-19-world-cup-2016/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=10799;type=tournament|title=Cricket Records - Records - ICC Under-19 World Cup, 2015/16 - Most wickets |access-date=9 February 2018|archive-date=11 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160211044047/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/icc-under-19-world-cup-2016/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=10799%3Btype%3Dtournament|url-status=live}}

He was recruited by former English-born Hong Kong cricketer Scott McKechnie to play for the Kowloon Cantons franchise in the inaugural edition of the Hong Kong T20 Blitz on 2016.{{Cite web|title=Lamichhane to play in Hong Kong Blitz|url=https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2016/04/29/lamichhane-to-play-in-hong-kong-blitz|access-date=14 December 2021|website=kathmandupost.com|language=English}} Scott was impressed with the youngster's performance during the MCC tour of Nepal in November 2016 where Scott himself was undone by his spin twice in the same match and it prompted Scott McKechnie to scout for Lamichhane for the 2016 Hong Kong Blitz competition.{{Cite web|title=Lamichhane leaves for HK Blitz T20|url=https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2016/05/26/lamichhane-leaves-for-hk-blitz-t20|access-date=14 December 2021|website=kathmandupost.com|language=English}}{{Cite web|date=30 January 2018|title=Can HK players make it in the IPL? Nepalese teen offers hope|url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2131072/can-hong-kong-players-make-it-ipl-ex-kowloon-cantons-spinner-sandeep|access-date=14 December 2021|website=South China Morning Post|language=en}} Lamichhane ended up picking seven wickets in the three matches against the touring Marylebone Cricket Club.{{Cite web|title=Sandeep Lamichhane relishes 'living the dream'|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/106113/sandeep-lamichhane-relishes-living-the-dream|access-date=14 December 2021|website=Cricbuzz|date=13 January 2019 |language=en}}

The Hong Kong T20 Blitz in fact, went onto become a breakout tournament for Lamichhane himself and it ultimately turned out to be meteoric rise for him in his young days as he was discovered for his bowling display and even went onto share dressing room with World Cup winning captain Michael Clarke during the course of the tournament.{{Cite web|date=22 July 2019|title=Hong Kong T20 Blitz to be axed, Sixes also under threat|url=https://emergingcricket.com/news/hong-kong-t20-blitz-cancelled-sixes-under-threat/|access-date=14 December 2021|website=Emerging Cricket|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=31 January 2018 |title=Michael Clarke always kept his eye on me, says Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/michael-clarke-always-kept-his-eye-on-me-says-sandeep-lamichhane-5046228/ |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}

In September 2016, Lamichhane received a letter from former Australian captain Michael Clarke, inviting him to play at the Sydney-based Western Suburbs District Cricket Club.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/nepal/content/story/1054829.html |title=Nepal legspinner Lamichhane set to train with Clarke in Australia |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 September 2016 |date=6 September 2016 |archive-date=6 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160906193215/http://www.espncricinfo.com/nepal/content/story/1054829.html |url-status=live }} In the 2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, he took bowling figures of 5/8 which restricted Malaysia under-19s to a total of 45 and was named the man of the match.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8616/scorecard/1125951/malaysia-under-19s-vs-nepal-under-19s-10th-match,-group-a/|title=10th Match, Group A, Asian Cricket Council Under-19s Asia Cup at Kuala Lumpur, Nov 14 2017 - Match Summary |work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 February 2018|archive-date=10 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210003947/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8616/scorecard/1125951/malaysia-under-19s-vs-nepal-under-19s-10th-match,-group-a/|url-status=live}} he play for Bagmati province

In January 2018, Lamichhane was included in the list of players for auction in the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL).{{cite web |url=http://www.letzcricket.com/reading/news/sandeep-lamichhane-in-ipl-cricket-2018-player-auction |title=Sandeep Lamichhane In IPL 2018 Player Auction |work=Letzcricket |access-date=20 January 2018 |archive-date=25 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125015313/http://www.letzcricket.com/reading/news/sandeep-lamichhane-in-ipl-cricket-2018-player-auction |url-status=live }} He was bought by Delhi Daredevils and became the first Nepalese cricketer to get a contract in the IPL. Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi commented that the relationship between India and Nepal had been strengthened because of the signing.{{Cite news|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/narendra-modi-in-nepal-pm-says-even-ipl-is-connecting-two-countries-now-mentions-sandeep-lamichhane/1164513/|title=Narendra Modi in Nepal: PM says even IPL is connecting two countries now, mentions Sandeep Lamichhane|date=12 May 2018|work=The Financial Express|access-date=12 May 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=13 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513011458/https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/narendra-modi-in-nepal-pm-says-even-ipl-is-connecting-two-countries-now-mentions-sandeep-lamichhane/1164513/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-pm-modi-cites-sandeep-lamichhane-s-ipl-selection-to-bat-for-greater-india-nepal-sporting-ties-2614295|title=PM Modi cites Sandeep Lamichhane's IPL selection to bat for greater India-Nepal sporting ties {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=12 May 2018|work=dna|access-date=12 May 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=13 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513015749/http://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-pm-modi-cites-sandeep-lamichhane-s-ipl-selection-to-bat-for-greater-india-nepal-sporting-ties-2614295|url-status=live}}

In March 2018, he was drafted to play for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 2018 Caribbean Premier League,{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22615560/martin-guptill-lendl-simmons-fetch-biggest-bids-cpl-auction |title=Guptill, Simmons fetch biggest bids at CPL auction |access-date=1 March 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=March 2018 |archive-date=2 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302045404/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22615560/martin-guptill-lendl-simmons-fetch-biggest-bids-cpl-auction |url-status=live }} and became the first player from Nepal to be selected in the Caribbean Premier League.{{Cite web|date=2 March 2018|title=Sandeep Lamichhane becomes first player from Nepal to play Caribbean Premier League|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/sandeep-lamichhane-becomes-first-player-from-nepal-to-play-caribbean-premier-league-689524|access-date=9 July 2021|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709202126/https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/sandeep-lamichhane-becomes-first-player-from-nepal-to-play-caribbean-premier-league-689524|url-status=live}}

In May 2018, Lamichhane made his senior Twenty20 debut for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, becoming the first Nepalese cricketer to play in the IPL.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/sandeep-lamichhane-the-first-nepalese-to-get-ipl-contract/articleshow/62680930.cms |title=Sandeep Lamichhane, the first Nepalese to get IPL contract |work=Times Of India |date=28 January 2018 |access-date=28 January 2018 |archive-date=28 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128135810/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/sandeep-lamichhane-the-first-nepalese-to-get-ipl-contract/articleshow/62680930.cms |url-status=live }} He took a wicket for 25 runs on his debut match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1136605.html |title=45th match (N), Indian Premier League at Delhi, May 12 2018 |access-date=12 May 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}} In the tournament, he took five wickets in three matches with a bowling average of 16.40.

In June 2018, Lamichane was selected to play for the Montreal Tigers in the inaugural edition of the Global T20 Canada tournament.{{cite web |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/global-t20-canada-complete-squads |title=Global T20 Canada: Complete Squads |work=SportsKeeda |access-date=4 June 2018 |date=4 June 2018 |archive-date=16 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616154429/https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/global-t20-canada-complete-squads |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.crictracker.com/global-t20-canada-league-full-squads-announced/ |title=Global T20 Canada League – Full Squads announced |work=CricTracker |access-date=4 June 2018 |date=4 June 2018 |archive-date=16 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616153450/https://www.crictracker.com/global-t20-canada-league-full-squads-announced/ |url-status=live }} In the tournament he took eight wickets in five matches at an average of 19.62.{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12456;type=tournament|title=Records / Global T20 Canada, 2018 / Most wickets|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=16 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716112851/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12456;type=tournament|url-status=live}} In September 2018, he was named in Nangarhar's squad in the first edition of the Afghanistan Premier League tournament,{{cite web |url=https://www.crictracker.com/afghanistan-premier-league-2018-all-you-need-to-know-from-the-player-draft/ |title=Afghanistan Premier League 2018 – All you need to know from the player draft |work=CricTracker |access-date=10 September 2018 |date=10 September 2018 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401175511/https://www.crictracker.com/afghanistan-premier-league-2018-all-you-need-to-know-from-the-player-draft/ |url-status=live }} going on to play in one match in the tournament.

In October 2018, he was signed by the Melbourne Stars for the Big Bash League (BBL), becoming the first cricketer from Nepal to play in the BBL.{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/885672 |title=Sandeep Lamichhane signs on for Big Bash League |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=23 October 2018 |archive-date=23 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023120317/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/885672 |url-status=live }} Later the same month, he was named in the squad for Sylhet Sixers, following the draft for the 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League.{{cite web |url=http://www.tigercricket.com.bd/2018/10/29/full-players-list-of-the-teams-following-players-draft-of-bpl-t20-2018-19/ |title=Full players list of the teams following Players Draft of BPL T20 2018-19 |work=Bangladesh Cricket Board |access-date=29 October 2018 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328104022/http://www.tigercricket.com.bd/2018/10/29/full-players-list-of-the-teams-following-players-draft-of-bpl-t20-2018-19/ |url-status=live }} In November 2018, Lamichhane was named in Lahore Qalandars's squad in the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League.{{cite web |title=Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane to play for Lahore Qalandars |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/nepals-sandeep-lamichhane-to-play-for-lahore-qalandars/ |website=The Himalayan Times |access-date=2 March 2019 |date=20 November 2018 |archive-date=2 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302210331/https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/nepals-sandeep-lamichhane-to-play-for-lahore-qalandars/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=The Kathmandu Post -Lahore Qalandar picks Lamichhane for PSL |url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/ampnews/2018-11-21/lahore-qalandar-picks-lamichhane-for-psl.html |website=kathmandupost.ekantipur.com |access-date=2 March 2019 |archive-date=26 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126182438/http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/ampnews/2018-11-21/lahore-qalandar-picks-lamichhane-for-psl.html |url-status=live }} In March 2019, he was named as one of eight players to watch by the International Cricket Council (ICC) ahead of the 2019 Indian Premier League tournament.{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1109658 |title=Indian Premier League 2019: Players to watch |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=19 March 2019 |archive-date=21 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321141613/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1109658 |url-status=live }} The following month, Lamichhane said he recognised the huge learning curve of playing in the IPL and that it had "changed his life".{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1192562 |title='IPL has completely changed my life' – Sandeep Lamichhane is living the dream |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=21 April 2019 |archive-date=21 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421072801/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1192562 |url-status=live }}

In June 2019, he was selected to play for the Toronto Nationals franchise team in the 2019 Global T20 Canada tournament.{{cite web |url=http://www.canadacricket.com/?p=12755 |title=Global T20 draft streamed live |work=Canada Cricket Online |date=20 June 2019 |access-date=20 June 2019 |archive-date=8 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708180334/http://www.canadacricket.com/?p=12755 |url-status=live }} In July 2020, he was named in the Jamaica Tallawahs squad for the 2020 Caribbean Premier League.{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29417692/nabi,-lamichhane,-dunk-earn-big-cpl-2020-draft |title=Nabi, Lamichhane, Dunk earn big in CPL 2020 draft |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 July 2020 |archive-date=6 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706164435/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29417692/nabi,-lamichhane,-dunk-earn-big-cpl-2020-draft |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.windiescricket.com/news/teams-selected-hero-cpl-2020/ |title=Teams Selected for Hero CPL 2020 |work=Cricket West Indies |access-date=6 July 2020 |archive-date=6 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706220600/https://www.windiescricket.com/news/teams-selected-hero-cpl-2020/ |url-status=live }} In November 2020, he was signed by the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2020–21 Big Bash League.{{Cite web|date=19 November 2020|title=Sandeep Lamichhane signs on with Hurricanes for BBL{{!}}10|url=https://emergingcricket.com/news/sandeep-signs-on-with-hurricanes-bbl10/|access-date=19 November 2020|website=Emerging Cricket|language=en-GB|archive-date=19 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119025150/https://emergingcricket.com/news/sandeep-signs-on-with-hurricanes-bbl10/|url-status=live}} In March 2021, Lamichhane was signed by Worcestershire to play in the 2021 t20 Blast in England.{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/nepal-legspinner-sandeep-lamichhane-signs-for-worcestershire-t20-blast-stint-1256782 |title=Sandeep Lamichhane signs for Worcestershire T20 Blast stint |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=26 March 2021 |archive-date=25 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325203954/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/nepal-legspinner-sandeep-lamichhane-signs-for-worcestershire-t20-blast-stint-1256782 |url-status=live }} However, in June 2021, he was denied a work visa for the United Kingdom and was released by Worcestershire.{{cite web |url=https://emergingcricket.com/news/sandeep-lamichhane-denied-blast-dream/ |title=Sandeep Lamichhane denied Blast dream |work=Emerging Cricket |date=6 June 2021 |access-date=6 June 2021 |archive-date=6 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606093423/https://emergingcricket.com/news/sandeep-lamichhane-denied-blast-dream/ |url-status=live }} He was also set to play in the inaugural edition of The Hundred in 2021 but he missed out owing to visa issues and was subsequently replaced by Tabraiz Shamsi.{{Cite web |title=Sandeep Lamichhane asks ECB for 'clear answer' after visa issues scupper his Hundred plans |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-hundred-sandeep-lamichhane-asks-ecb-for-clear-answer-after-visa-issues-rule-him-out-1270527 |access-date=10 October 2022 |work=ESPNcricinfo}} In July 2022, he was signed by the Dambulla Giants for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/lpl-2022-draft-kandy-falcons-sign-wanindu-hasaranga-bhanuka-rajapaksa-to-turn-out-for-dambulla-giants-1323338 |title=LPL 2022 draft: Kandy Falcons sign Hasaranga; Rajapaksa to turn out for Dambulla Giants |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 July 2022}}{{Cite web |title=Lamichhane to play for Dambulla Giants |url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2022/07/07/lamichhane-to-play-for-dambulla-giants |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English}}

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In January 2018, Lamichhane was named in Nepal's squad for the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament.{{Cite web |url=http://www.myrepublica.com/news/35056/?categoryId=81 |title=Nepali Cricket team announced for Division 2 |access-date=25 January 2018 |work=My Republica |archive-date=26 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126012509/http://www.myrepublica.com/news/35056/?categoryId=81 |url-status=live }} In their opening match against Namibia, he was adjudged man of the match with bowling figures of 4/18 in 8.2 overs.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8786/game/1133930/namibia-vs-nepal-2nd-match-icc-world-cricket-league-division-two-2017-18/|title=2nd match, ICC World Cricket League Division Two at Windhoek, Feb 8 2018 - Match Summary|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=8 February 2018 |access-date=9 February 2018|archive-date=8 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208152922/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8786/game/1133930/namibia-vs-nepal-2nd-match-icc-world-cricket-league-division-two-2017-18|url-status=live}} He also shared a crucial final wicket partnership of 18 runs with Basanta Regmi to win the match by one wicket.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/sport/cricket/sandeep-lamichhane-stars-as-nepal-claim-thrilling-one-wicket-win-over-namibia-1.702973|title=Sandeep Lamichhane stars as Nepal claim thrilling one-wicket win over Namibia|date=8 February 2018 |access-date=9 February 2018|archive-date=9 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209182537/https://www.thenational.ae/sport/cricket/sandeep-lamichhane-stars-as-nepal-claim-thrilling-one-wicket-win-over-namibia-1.702973|url-status=live}} In the third match against the United Arab Emirates, he took 3/30 to help reduce the opponent to 114 runs.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8786/scorecard/1133937/nepal-vs-united-arab-emirates-9th-match/|title=9th match, ICC World Cricket League Division Two at Windhoek, Feb 11 2018 - Match Summary |work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=12 February 2018|archive-date=12 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212160801/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8786/scorecard/1133937/nepal-vs-united-arab-emirates-9th-match/|url-status=live}} In the fourth match against Kenya, he took his first five wicket haul in List A cricket, with 5/20, and was again named the man of the match.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8786/scorecard/1133938/kenya-vs-nepal-10th-match-icc-world-cricket-league-division-two-2017-18|title=10th match, ICC World Cricket League Division Two at Windhoek, Feb 12 2018 - Match Summary|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=12 February 2018|archive-date=12 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212095316/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8786/scorecard/1133938/kenya-vs-nepal-10th-match-icc-world-cricket-league-division-two-2017-18|url-status=live}}

Lamichhane was awarded with ICC World Cricket League Division Two Player of the tournament award as a result of his economical bowling and took the most wickets in the tournament, taking 17 wickets in six matches.{{Cite news|url=http://www.myrepublica.com/news/36404/?categoryId=81|title=Sandeep Lamichhane awarded as Man of the Tournament|work=My Republica|access-date=15 February 2018|language=en|archive-date=16 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216030032/http://www.myrepublica.com/news/36404/?categoryId=81|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/626791 |title=10 stars to look out for at CWCQ |work=International Cricket Council |date=27 February 2018 |access-date=27 February 2018 |archive-date=28 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228041417/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/626791 |url-status=live }} Following the conclusion of the tournament, the ICC went on to name Lamichhane as the rising star of Nepal's squad.{{Cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/647153 |title=CWCQ 2018 Report Card: Nepal |access-date=18 March 2018 |work=International Cricket Council |archive-date=18 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318094747/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/647153 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Sandeep Lamichhane, Paras Khadka can be 'trailblazers' for Nepal cricket - Jimmy Adams |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sandeep-lamichhane-paras-khadka-can-be-trailblazers-for-nepal-cricket-jimmy-adams-1206459 |access-date=10 October 2022 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}

In May 2018, he was added to the ICC Rest of the World XI team, for the Hurricane Relief T20 Challenge against the West Indies at Lord's.{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/691274|title=Sandeep Lamichhane added to the ICC World XI for 31 May T20I against the Windies at Lord's|access-date=16 May 2018|work=International Cricket Council|archive-date=16 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516174840/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/691274|url-status=live}} He made his T20I debut in the match.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1141232.html |title=ICC World XI tour of England at London, May 31 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 May 2018}}

In July 2018, he was named in Nepal's squad for their ODI series against the Netherlands.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24129195/nepal-spinner-shakti-gauchan-retire-netherlands-tour |title=Nepal spinner Shakti Gauchan to retire after Netherlands tour |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 July 2018 |date=18 July 2018 |archive-date=18 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718160353/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24129195/nepal-spinner-shakti-gauchan-retire-netherlands-tour |url-status=live }} These were Nepal's first ODI matches after gaining ODI status during the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.{{Cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/644459 |title=Nepal thrash PNG to secure ODI status |access-date=15 March 2018 |work=International Cricket Council |archive-date=16 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023152/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/644459 |url-status=live }} Ahead of the matches, the ICC named him as the key player for Nepal.{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/790249 |title=Full of hope, Nepal get ready for historic ODI debut |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=31 July 2018 |archive-date=31 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731123544/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/790249 |url-status=live }} He made his T20I debut for Nepal in July in the third match of the 2018 MCC Tri-Nation Series, against the Netherlands.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/caps.html?country=32;class=3 |title=Nepal T20I Caps |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 July 2018 |archive-date=30 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730110803/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/caps.html?country=32;class=3 |url-status=live }} He made his ODI debut for Nepal against the Netherlands on 1 August 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1151834.html |title=1st ODI, Nepal tour of England and Netherlands at Amstelveen, Aug 1 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=1 August 2018}}

In August 2018, he was named in Nepal's squad for the 2018 Asia Cup Qualifier tournament.{{cite web |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/nepal-announce-squad-for-asia-cup-qualifier-fixtures-decided/ |title=Nepal announce squad for Asia Cup Qualifier, fixtures decided |work=The Himalayan |access-date=18 August 2018 |date=18 August 2018 |archive-date=18 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180818214441/https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/nepal-announce-squad-for-asia-cup-qualifier-fixtures-decided/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/869213 |title=Exciting battle on the cards in the ICC World T20 Asia Qualifier B in Malaysia |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=2 October 2018 |archive-date=3 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003013826/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/869213 |url-status=live }} He was the leading wicket-taker during the tournament, with 24 dismissals in six matches.{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12672;type=tournament |title=ICC World Twenty20 Asia Region Qualifier B, 2018/19: Most wickets |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=12 October 2018 |archive-date=12 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214939/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12672;type=tournament |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/878181 |title=Nepal win the ICC World T20 Asia Qualifier 'B' as Malaysia squeeze through to next stage |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=12 October 2018 |archive-date=12 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214534/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/878181 |url-status=live }}

In June 2019, he was named in Nepal's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier tournament.{{cite web |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2019/30/29391/ |title=Nepal's 14-member squad announced for ICC World T20 Asia Finals |work=Khabarhub |access-date=1 July 2019 |archive-date=1 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701065407/https://english.khabarhub.com/2019/30/29391/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://cricketingnepal.com/articles/474106/sharad-back-in-the-team-jora-bhim-left-out |title=Sharad back in the team, Jora, Bhim left out |work=Cricketing Nepal |access-date=30 June 2019 |archive-date=1 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701010927/https://cricketingnepal.com/articles/474106/sharad-back-in-the-team-jora-bhim-left-out |url-status=dead }} He made his first-class debut on 6 November 2019, for Nepal against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), during the MCC's tour of Nepal.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1205548.html |title=Marylebone Cricket Club tour of Nepal at Kirtipur, Nov 6-8 2019 |access-date=6 November 2019 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}{{cite web |url=https://www.lords.org/mcc/mcc-cricket/overseas-tours |title=Overseas Tour |work=MCC |access-date=7 November 2019 |archive-date=11 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411205531/https://www.lords.org/mcc/mcc-cricket/overseas-tours |url-status=live }} On 12 February 2020, in the match against the United States in the 2020 Nepal Tri-Nation Series, Lamichhane took his first five-wicket haul in an ODI match.{{cite web |url=https://www.bdcrictime.com/lamichhane-6-fer-rattles-usa-for-35/ |title=Lamichhane 6-fer rattles USA for 35 |work=BD Crictime |access-date=12 February 2020 |archive-date=13 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213015740/https://www.bdcrictime.com/lamichhane-6-fer-rattles-usa-for-35/ |url-status=live }} His career best figures of 6/16 restricted USA to joint lowest ever total in ODI history for 35.{{Cite web |title=Career-best 6 for 16 'a fantastic feeling' for Sandeep Lamichhane |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/career-best-6-for-16-a-fantastic-feeling-for-sandeep-lamichhane-1216292 |access-date=10 October 2022 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}{{Cite web |date=12 February 2020 |title=Nepal bowl out USA for lowest ODI total ever as Sandeep Lamichhane scalps six |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/nepal-bowl-out-usa-for-joint-lowest-total-in-odis-as-sandeep-lamichhane-takes-six-wickets-6263921/ |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} On 29 February 2020, in the match against Malaysia in the Eastern Region group of the 2020 Asia Cup Qualifier, Lamichhane became the first bowler for Nepal to take 100 wickets in Twenty20 cricket.{{cite web |url=https://www.bdcrictime.com/sandeep-lamichhane-completes-century-of-wickets-in-t20s/ |title=Sandeep Lamichhane completes century of wickets in T20s |work=BD CricTime |access-date=1 March 2020 |archive-date=1 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301142816/https://www.bdcrictime.com/sandeep-lamichhane-completes-century-of-wickets-in-t20s/ |url-status=live }} In September 2020, he was one of eighteen cricketers to be awarded with a central contract by the Cricket Association of Nepal.{{cite web |url=https://emergingcricket.com/news/central-contracts-nepal-women/ |title=Nepal: Women to receive inaugural central contracts, all cricketers to be insured |work=Emerging Cricket |date=23 September 2020 |access-date=23 September 2020 |archive-date=1 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001165458/https://emergingcricket.com/news/central-contracts-nepal-women/ |url-status=live }}

On 11 October 2021, Lamichhane was named the ICC Player of the Month by the International Cricket Council.{{Cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2286561 |title=Lamichhane and Knight voted ICC Players of the Month for September |website=International Cricket Council |access-date=2 November 2021}}

In December 2021, Lamichhane was announced as the new captain of the Nepal national team by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) after Gyanendra Malla was sacked, along with former vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee, over disciplinary issues.{{Cite web |title=Skipper Gyanendra Malla Sacked, Sandeep Lamichhane Made New Captain of Nepal |url=https://www.india.com/sports/skipper-gyanendra-malla-sacked-sandeep-lamichhane-made-new-captain-of-nepal-5141394/ |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Sandeep Lamichhane set for Nepal captaincy amidst dispute between Cricket Association of Nepal and senior players {{!}} Cricbuzz.com |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/120275/sandeep-lamichhane-set-for-nepal-captaincy-amidst-dispute-between-cricket-association-of-nepal-and-senior-players-cricbuzzcom |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=Cricbuzz |date=15 December 2021 |language=en}}

In April 2023, Lamichhane became the fastest bowler to complete 100 One Day International wickets in terms of matches (42).{{cite web |url=https://www.cricnepal.com/sandeep-lamichhane-fastest-to-complete-100-odi-wickets |title=Sandeep Lamichhane fastest to complete 100 ODI wickets |work=cricnepal |date=21 April 2023 |access-date=30 April 2023 }}

In May 2023, he was player of the series in the 2023 ACC Men's Premier Cup.{{Cite web |date=2 May 2023 |title=ACC Men's Premier Cup: Sandeep Lamichhane declared best player of tournament |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2023/02/302504/ |access-date=3 May 2023 |website=Khabarhub |language=en}}

In October 2023, he decided to rest for the Nepal Tri-nation T20I tournament hosted by Nepal, citing personal reasons, as per the secretary of CAN Paras Khadka.{{Cite web |title=Lamichhane pulls out of Nepal Tri-series |url=http://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2023/10/13/sandeep-lamichhane-withdraws-his-name-from-upcoming-trilateral-t20-series |access-date=18 October 2023 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English}}

ODI

• Fastest to 100 ODI wickets in terms of innings- 42.{{Cite web |title=ODI matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Fastest to 100 wickets |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/fastest-to-100-wickets-283531 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• 2nd fastest to 50 ODI wickets in terms of innings- 22.{{Cite web |title=ODI matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Fastest to 50 wickets |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/fastest-to-50-wickets-283529 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• 2nd most wickets in a series- 72 in the 2019–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2{{Cite web |title=ODI matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Most wickets in a series |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-wickets-in-a-series-283967 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• Best bowling image for a 6 wicket haul- 6/11 in 5.1 overs against PNG at Al Amarat on 10 September 2021{{Cite web |title=ODI matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Outstanding bowling analyses in an innings |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/outstanding-bowling-analyses-in-an-innings-283953 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• Joint-most consecutive four wickets in an innings- 3 times against UAE (6/16), PNG (4/35), and PNG (6/11){{Cite web |title=ODI matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Most consecutive four-wickets-in-an-innings |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-consecutive-four-wickets-in-an-innings-283382 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• 8th youngest captain- 21 years 226 days{{Cite web |title=ODI matches {{!}} Individual records (captains, players, umpires) {{!}} Youngest captains |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/youngest-captains-283415 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}

T20I

• Second fastest bowler to pick 100 wickets in T20 International cricket {{cite web|title=Sandeep Lamichhane Achieves 'Mega Milestone' Despite Nepal's Defeat To Bangladesh |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/ban-vs-nep-sandeep-lamichhane-record-second-fastest-to-100-wickets-t20i-bangladesh-defeat-nepal-1696110 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en |date=17 June 2024}}
• 9th most career wicket-98 wickets{{Cite web |title=T20I matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Most wickets in career |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-wickets-in-career-283194 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• 5th fastest to 50 T20I wickets in terms of innings- 29 innings{{Cite web |title=T20I matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Fastest to 50 wickets |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/fastest-to-50-wickets-926347 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• Joint-3rd most wickets in a calendar year- 38 wickets in 2022{{Cite web |title=T20I matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Most wickets in a calendar year |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-wickets-in-a-calendar-year-283961 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• 2nd best bowling figures in an inning by a captain- 5/9 against Kenya at Nairobi on 29 August 2022{{Cite web |title=T20I matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Best figures in a innings by a captain |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/best-figures-in-a-innings-by-a-captain-283935 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• 2nd best bowling figures in an inning when on a losing side- 5/9 against Kenya at Nairobi on 29 August 2022{{Cite web |title=T20I matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Best figures in a innings when on the losing side |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/best-figures-in-a-innings-when-on-the-losing-side-283926 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• 3rd most wickets taken via LBW- 17 wickets{{Cite web |title=T20I matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Most wickets taken lbw |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-wickets-taken-lbw-283680 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
• Joint-2nd most maidens in an innings- 2 Maidens{{Cite web |title=T20I matches {{!}} Bowling records {{!}} Most maidens in an innings |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-maidens-in-an-innings-311985 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}

• NNIPA Best Youth Player of the Year: 2017{{cite web|url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/cricketer-lamichhane-won-title-of-best-youth-player-of-the-year/|title=Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane wins 'Best Youth Player of the Year'|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629155253/http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/cricketer-lamichhane-won-title-of-best-youth-player-of-the-year/|url-status=live}}
• NCCS-CPAN Cricketer of the Year: 2018{{cite web |title=Lamichhane, Rana Magar win PoY Awards |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/lamichhane-rana-magar-win-poy-awards/ |website=The Himalayan Times |access-date=6 March 2019 |date=6 March 2019 |archive-date=7 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307054334/https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/lamichhane-rana-magar-win-poy-awards/ |url-status=live }}
• ICC Men's Player of the Month - September 2021

In September 2022, an 18 year old girl lodged a police complaint against Sandeep for raping her. In January 2024, a Kathmandu court sentenced him to eight years of jail in the case. On appealing in a higher court, he was acquitted of the rape charges in May 2024.{{cite news|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/15/nepal-cricketer-sandeep-lamichhane-acquitted-of-rape-on-appeal |title=Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape on appeal |date=15 May 2024|website=Aljazeera}}

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