Paras Khadka on leadership shift, squad depth and Nepal’s cricket roadmap
Summary
CAN has reshaped Nepal’s national cricket leadership, naming Sandeep Lamichhane ODI captain and Dipendra Singh Airee T20I captain while ending Rohit Kumar Paudel’s five-year run. Paras Khadka says the move is meant to improve squad depth, boost competition, and prepare Nepal for crucial World Cup League 2 and playoff matches.
Key Points
- CAN has appointed Sandeep Lamichhane as ODI captain and Dipendra Singh Airee as T20I captain, ending Rohit Kumar Paudel’s long tenure.
- Paras Khadka says the change was driven by concerns over Rohit’s batting burden and a desire for fresh leadership dynamics, not just recent losses.
- He says the selection process remains largely autonomous, with captaincy changes decided by the board after broad consultation.
- Khadka says Nepal is preparing for key upcoming fixtures, including the ACC Premier Cup, Australia tour, League 2 playoffs and the NPL.
