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Sandeep Lamichhane (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth2 August 2000

Age22 Years

BirthplaceSyangja, Nepal

ProfessionCricketer (Bowler)

NationalityNepalese

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Chander Narayan Lamichhane; Brother - Mohan Lamichhane; Sister - Indu Lamichhane Neupane

Sandeep Lamichhane (Cricketer) Biography

Sandeep Lamichhane is a Nepalese leg-spin bowler who rose to prominence with standout performances in youth internationals and went on to become the first-

Early life and background

Sandeep Lamichhane was born on 2 August 2000 in Syangja, Nepal. He spent part of his childhood in India before returning to Nepal to pursue cricket. As a boy he developed an early interest in the sport and at about age 11 joined the Chitwan Cricket Academy in Narayangarh, where he trained under coach Raju Khadka.

Lamichhane’s upbringing included time living in Haryana, India, during which he spent several formative years and began playing cricket regularly. He is the son of Chander Narayan Lamichhane, who worked for the Indian Railways, and he has at least two siblings: an elder brother, Mohan Lamichhane, and a sister, Indu Lamichhane Neupane.

Career

A right-handed lower-order batter and a legbreak googly bowler, Lamichhane came to wider attention through his performances in age-group internationals. At the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup he claimed a hat-trick and finished among the tournament’s leading wicket-takers, achievements that are widely regarded as a turning point in his career.

Following his under-19 exploits, Lamichhane earned opportunities to play franchise and domestic cricket abroad. He took part in the inaugural Hong Kong T20 Blitz representing Kowloon Cantons, and his play there led Australian former captain Michael Clarke to support his development, including sponsoring a tour with the Michael Clarke Cricket Academy. Lamichhane has also played Australian Grade Cricket in Sydney.

On the domestic and franchise circuit, he has been associated with teams including Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League, Kowloon Cantons, Biratnagar Kings, Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, Lalitpur Patriots, and the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. In 2018 he became the first Nepali to be selected for the Caribbean Premier League and was the first Nepali cricketer to play in the Indian Premier League after being bought by Delhi Daredevils in the 2018 auction.

Lamichhane made his List A international debut for Nepal on 8 February 2018 against Namibia in Windhoek. In that match he took four wickets for 18 runs and was named Man of the Match. He has been coached and mentored by figures such as Pubudu Dassanayake and Raju Khadka, and his bowling has earned him nicknames that reference his leg-spin craft, reflecting comparisons with world-class wrist spinners.

Records and recognition

Early in his career Lamichhane set records at youth level, including the under-19 World Cup hat-trick in 2016 and finishing among the tournament’s top wicket-takers. He was Nepal’s leading wicket-taker at that event, with 14 wickets in six matches. In 2017 he received the NNIPA Award for Best Youth Player of the Year, and in 2018 the International Cricket Council named him among the top 10 players of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament.

Public profile

Physically, Lamichhane is listed at approximately 168 cm (5 feet 6 inches) tall and around 55 kg. He has brown eyes and black hair. His playing kit has included the domestic jersey number 25.

Off the field he has been a brand ambassador for Invento Engineering & Consultant Private Limited. Personal interests reported include travelling, listening to music, singing and playing the guitar. His favourite cricketers include Sachin Tendulkar among batsmen and Shane Warne among bowlers.

Legal developments

In late 2022 and afterward Lamichhane’s profile was affected by criminal allegations and subsequent legal proceedings. A complaint was filed in September 2022 and he faced related police actions, including international notices. He was taken into custody in October 2022 and later released on bail under conditions. A Nepal court found him guilty on 29 December 2023, and on 10 January 2024 he was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine and compensation to the victim.

Latest updates

As of the most recent information in this profile, the court verdict and sentencing in early January 2024 represent the latest major public developments in Lamichhane’s personal and legal situation.

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Recent Work

List A debut for Nepal vs Namibia

Made List A debut on 8 February 2018 at Windhoek, taking 4 wickets for 18 runs and earning Man of the Match.

2018
Delhi Daredevils (IPL)

Bought by Delhi Daredevils in the 2018 IPL auction, becoming the first Nepali cricketer to play in the tournament; reported auction fee was ₹20 lakh.

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Career Highlights

  1. Hat-trick at the 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup
  2. Nepal’s leading wicket-taker at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup with 14 wickets
  3. First Nepali selected for the Caribbean Premier League in 2018
  4. Named among the top 10 players at the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier by the ICC
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