Sandeep Lamichhane named Nepal's ODI captain ahead of premier cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Sandeep Lamichhane has been appointed as the new One Day International captain for Nepal, taking over from Rohit Paudel. His first series at the helm will be the ACC Men's Premier Cup, scheduled to begin on August 30. This change comes as Nepal looks to strengthen its leadership ahead of important tournaments. Lamichhane, a legspinner, has previously represented the national team in various formats, highlighting his experience.
- •Sandeep Lamichhane replaces Rohit Paudel as ODI captain for Nepal.
- •Lamichhane's first series in charge is the ACC Men's Premier Cup.
- •The premier cup starts on August 30.
- •Lamichhane has prior experience as a player for Nepal.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Sandeep Lamichhane returns as Nepal ODI captain, replaces Rohit Paudel
- 5:01 PMESPNcricinfo — Sandeep Lamichhane replaces Rohit Paudel as Nepal's ODI captain
"Nepal have named Sandeep Lamichhane as their new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Paudel ahead of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Malaysia. Lamichhane, who previously led Nepal, has taken 154 ODI wickets. Paudel leaves after a successful tenure that included a strong World Cup League 2 run. Nepal have also made several squad changes as they target another Premier Cup title.
"The legspinner's first series in charge will be the ACC Men's Premier Cup from August 30
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 10:04 PMSandeep Lamichhane returns as Nepal ODI captain, replaces Rohit Paudel
Nepal have named Sandeep Lamichhane as their new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Paudel ahead of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Malaysia. Lamichhane, who previously led Nepal, has taken 154 ODI wickets. Paudel leaves after a successful tenure that included a strong World Cup League 2 run. Nepal have also made several squad changes as they target another Premier Cup title.
- ESPNcricinfoAug 10, 2026, 5:01 PMSandeep Lamichhane replaces Rohit Paudel as Nepal's ODI captain
The legspinner's first series in charge will be the ACC Men's Premier Cup from August 30
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