Nepal spinner and former captain Sandeep Lamicchane achieved a historic feat on Monday, following his two-wicket spell within the T20 World Cup match in opposition to Bangladesh in St. Vincent. In the course of the match, Lamicchane grew to become the second bowler to take 100 wickets in T20Is. Previous to this match, he had picked 98 wickets at a median of 12.58 and an economic system of 6.29. On Monday, he made his 54th T20I look, that means solely Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan accomplished 100 wickets quicker than Lamicchane.
Rashid had registered 100 wickets in 53 matches, only one sport faster than Lamicchane.
Breaking: Sandeep Lamichhane turns into the second quickest bowler on the planet to take 100 T20I wickets
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— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) June 17, 2024
After not enjoying worldwide cricket for over a 12 months, Lamicchane made his return to the aspect for the sport in opposition to South Africa final week.
He had been dealing with an eight-year jail sentence earlier than his rape conviction.
Regardless of not enjoying a aggressive match since late final 12 months however he has been coaching often at Kathmandu’s TU Floor since he was cleared.
Lamicchane’s arrival within the USA was delayed after he didn’t acquire a US visa twice final month regardless of efforts from the nation’s cricket board and a number of companies. Nevertheless, Nepal had requested the ICC to permit Lamichhane as a late addition to their World Cup squad. The ICC has accredited his inclusion for the final two group stage matches.
“We, together with Nepal authorities, had tried laborious to safe a US visa for Lamichhane however that did not work out. We had already requested the ICC to offer an allowance for him to be added to the World Cup squad at the same time as a late entry. The ICC has now allowed Lamichhane to be added for the final two matches,” ESPNcricinfo quoted CAN president Chatur Bahadur Chand as saying.
Sharing the information on X, Lamichhane mentioned he has landed in West Indies and confirmed to affix the squad for the final two matches in West Indies. He additionally expressed his gratitude to the CAN president and different workplace bearers.
“I wish to thank the Authorities of Nepal, International Ministry, Sports activities Ministry, Nationwide Sports activities Council and Cricket Affiliation of Nepal for his or her assist to assist get me a US visa however sadly it didn’t work out this time. I’m now becoming a member of the Nationwide crew for the final two matches within the West Indies and sit up for fulfilling my goals and the dream of all cricket lovers.” Lamichhane mentioned in a social media submit.
In the meantime, Bangladesh beat Nepal by 21 runs to qualify for Tremendous 8 stage.
(With IANS Inputs)
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