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Nepal's cricket stars land LPL deals, set to miss tournament opener

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Three Nepali cricketers, including captain Dipendra Singh Airee and star spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, have been drafted into Sri Lanka's Lanka Premier League (LPL).
  • Despite securing lucrative contracts, the players are expected to miss the tournament's opening matches due to national team commitments.
  • Nepal's national team will compete in the Netherlands in July for ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures, clashing with the LPL schedule.

Nepal's top cricketers, including T20 captain Dipendra Singh Airee and leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, have secured spots in Sri Lanka's Lanka Premier League (LPL). However, their participation in the lucrative tournament is set to be delayed due to prior national team obligations.

Airee and Lamichhane were drafted by Jaffna Kings, while opening batter Kushal Bhurtel was picked by Colombo Kaps. Lamichhane is set to earn USD20,000, with Airee and Bhurtel each receiving USD15,000. The LPL, now in its sixth edition since its 2020 launch, is scheduled to run from July 17 to August 8.

Despite the financial incentives and the opportunity to play in a prominent league, the trio faces a scheduling conflict. Nepal's national team is slated to travel to the Netherlands in July for crucial ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures. They are scheduled to play Namibia on July 21 and July 27, and the Netherlands on July 23 and July 29. This means Airee, Lamichhane, and Bhurtel will likely miss the initial stages of the LPL before joining their respective franchises.

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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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