The Nepal national cricket team is one of the fastest-growing associate teams in world cricket. Governed by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the team has gained popularity due to its passionate fan base, young talent, and impressive performances in ICC tournaments.
Led by Rohit Paudel, Nepal boasts a balanced squad with exciting batters like Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, and Dipendra Singh Airee. Dipendra is considered Nepal’s most valuable player, contributing consistently with both bat and ball.
Nepal’s bowling attack is spearheaded by Sandeep Lamichhane, a globally recognized leg-spinner who has played in top T20 leagues worldwide. Support from Sompal Kami, Karan KC, and Lalit Rajbanshi strengthens both pace and spin departments.
With regular appearances in ICC Cricket World Cup League and T20 World Cup qualifiers, Nepal continues to rise as a competitive cricketing nation.
🇳🇵 Nepal National Cricket Team – Full Squad List
✅ A) Short Individual Player Descriptions (1–2 lines each)
Batsmen
Rohit Paudel (Captain) – Young and composed leader, reliable middle-order batter across formats.
Kushal Bhurtel – Aggressive top-order batter known for fast starts in T20 cricket.
Aasif Sheikh – Consistent opener with solid technique and ODI experience.
Dipendra Singh Airee – Star all-rounder and explosive batter, famous for record-breaking T20 feats.
Gyanendra Malla – Experienced batter who provides stability in pressure situations.
Kushal Malla – Powerful left-handed batter capable of quick match-turning innings.
Wicketkeepers
Anil Sah – Primary wicketkeeper with quick hands and improving batting skills.
Aarif Sheikh – Technically sound batter who also keeps wickets when needed.
All-Rounders
Sompal Kami – Senior pace all-rounder, key contributor with both bat and ball.
Karan KC – Fast-bowling all-rounder known for big hits and death-over bowling.
Sundeep Jora – Batting all-rounder with strong domestic and T20 performances.
Basant Regmi – Veteran spin-bowling all-rounder with vast international experience.
Fast Bowlers
Sandeep Lamichhane – Nepal’s biggest cricket star; world-class leg-spinner with global league experience.
Lalit Rajbanshi – Left-arm spinner who controls the middle overs effectively.
Pratis GC – Right-arm pacer who adds depth to the bowling attack.
Abinash Bohara – Medium-fast bowler with accuracy and consistency.
Spin Bowlers
Karishma Karki – Emerging spinner showing promise in limited-overs cricket.
Shahab Alam – Left-arm spinner who provides variation and control.
Nepal National Cricket Team – Players List
The Nepal national cricket team features a talented group of emerging players and experienced performers competing in ODIs and T20Is.
| No. | Player Name | Role | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Paudel | Batsman | Captain, Middle Order |
| 2 | Kushal Bhurtel | Batsman | Opener |
| 3 | Aasif Sheikh | Batsman | Opener |
| 4 | Dipendra Singh Airee | All-rounder | Bat & Off-spin |
| 5 | Gyanendra Malla | Batsman | Experienced Batter |
| 6 | Kushal Malla | Batsman | Power Hitter |
| 7 | Anil Sah | WK-Batter | Wicketkeeper |
| 8 | Aarif Sheikh | WK-Batter | Backup Keeper |
| 9 | Sompal Kami | All-rounder | Pace All-rounder |
| 10 | Karan KC | All-rounder | Fast Bowling |
| 11 | Sundeep Jora | All-rounder | Batting All-rounder |
| 12 | Basant Regmi | All-rounder | Spin All-rounder |
| 13 | Sandeep Lamichhane | Bowler | Leg-spinner |
| 14 | Lalit Rajbanshi | Bowler | Left-arm Spin |
| 15 | Pratis GC | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 16 | Abinash Bohara | Bowler | Medium-fast |
| 17 | Shahab Alam | Bowler | Left-arm Spin |
| 18 | Karishma Karki | Bowler | Spin Bowler |
