CAN hands Lamichhane ODI reins ahead of ACC Premier Cup
Summary
Cricket Association of Nepal has appointed Sandeep Lamichhane as the new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Paudel ahead of the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia. The move comes as Nepal struggles in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 and faces pressure to revive its ODI fortunes.
Key Points
- Cricket Association of Nepal appointed Sandeep Lamichhane as Nepal’s new ODI captain and removed Rohit Paudel from the role.
- Lamichhane will lead Nepal at the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia, starting August 30.
- Nepal’s League 2 campaign has been poor, with repeated away defeats and seventh place in the eight-team table.
- The article says the captaincy change is meant to help stabilize Nepal’s ODI performances amid mounting pressure.
