Sandeep Lamichhane on Nepal’s rise and the road to Test cricket
Summary
Sandeep Lamichhane says Nepal’s Asia Cup qualification and recent cricket success came from collective effort, strong preparation, and support from the Cricket Association of Nepal. He also says his biggest ambition is to see Nepal play Test cricket while the team continues building momentum through the NPL, Asian Games, and future bilateral series.
Key Points
- Nepal qualified for the Asia Cup after beating the UAE in the ACC Premier Cup final, with Sandeep Lamichhane crediting the whole squad, support staff, and Cricket Association of Nepal.
- Lamichhane said Nepal’s success during the floods at home gave the team extra motivation to bring some happiness to people back in Nepal.
- He said his main career goal is to help Nepal reach Test cricket and stressed that team victories matter more than personal milestones.
- He highlighted the growth of the Nepal Premier League, upcoming matches against Afghanistan, and series against Bangladesh and India A as important steps for Nepali cricket.
