Sagar Dhakal is out of Nepal’s squad, but not out of the fight
Summary
Sagar Dhakal is working his way back from a wrist injury that sidelined him from Nepal’s squads and delayed his return to top-level cricket. The left-arm spinner is training hard in Kirtipur and hoping strong performances in upcoming tournaments will earn him a place back in the national team.
Key Points
- Sagar Dhakal has been out of Nepal’s recent squads after a wrist injury during last year’s Nepal Premier League.
- He is training at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur and aiming to return through strong performances in the NPL, Prime Minister Cup and Jay Trophy.
- Dhakal says he still believes he has a future with Nepal and that competition for left-arm spin spots will push him to improve.
- He credits his 2024 T20 World Cup selection to a strong showing against West Indies A and guidance from former coaches and senior players.