Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane is known for his heroics in ICC under 19 World Cup 2016.
Lamichhane became the first cricketer from Nepal to be picked at the IPL auction 2018.
The leg-break bowler from Nepal was bought by Delhi Daredevils at the base price of Rs.20 lakhs.
17-year-old sensation with a knack for picking up wickets, @IamSandeep25 will be vying to do his country proud come the Vivo IPL season! ??#IPLAuction #DilDilli pic.twitter.com/1B7gvbShut
— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) January 28, 2018
The 17-year old came into limelight when he scalped 14 wickets at the average of 17 in the ICC u-19 tournament.
The teenager was a crucial player for Nepal in the tournament. He proved his worth when he took a hat-trick against Ireland.
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Moreover, the leg-spinner’s 5-wicket haul against Ireland made it easy for Nepal to enter the knock-out stage in the world cup.
Later former Australian cricketer invited him to play with him for Western Suburbs club in Sydney.
To the people of Nepal, you should be very proud of @IamSandeep25 he is little champion who wants to do his country proud. Cheer him on and enjoy the journey with him. God bless ???
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) January 28, 2018
The cricketer shared his story saying, “Maybe God gifted that art to me and I worked on it. When I was young, I used to follow Shane Warne (on TV and his videos on a mobile phone) and fantasized about the way he bowls. I used to watch him bowl leg spin and googlies and practice them in the nets. I can bowl googlies very well, front flippers and yeah, the leg spinners. If my teammates want something else from me, I will work on that. So far, I am doing well. I have some good very variations up my sleeve.”
While Sandeep was born in Syangja he had lived in India for around 2 to 3 years when his father used work for the Indian Railways.
The news came as a surprise for Sandeep and he expressed his contentment on twitter.
Very happy to be announced as the player of @DelhiDaredevils for this season of @IPL ! Special thanks to all those people who kept me in their prayers with holding their nerves ! Journey begins now !! ?
— Sandeep Lamichhane (@IamSandeep25) January 28, 2018
Sher Bahadur Deuba, the Prime Minister of Nepal also conveyed his happiness on social media when the cricketer was picked at the IPL auction.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sandeep Lamichhane (@IamSandeep25)for being the first Nepali to play #IPL.Not just me,but the entire nation is proud of you.All the best for your exciting journey ahead.Thank you @DelhiDaredevils for showing faith in him.Thank you everyone who helped him.
— Sher Bahadur Deuba (@PM_Nepal) January 28, 2018
