Sandeep Lamichhane named Nepal's ODI captain ahead of premier cup
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:01 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.
- 5:01 PMESPNcricinfo — Sandeep 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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