Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba expressed happiness and pride in the selection of Sandeep Lamichhane, the country’s first cricketer to join the Indian Premier League. CONGRATULATIONS to Sandeep Lamichhane (@IamSandeep25)for being the first Nepali to play #IPL.Not just me,but the entire nation is proud of you.All the best for your exciting journey ahead.Thank you @DelhiDaredevils for showing faith in him.Thank you everyone who helped him. — Sher Bahadur Deuba (@PM_Nepal) January 28, 2018Lamichhane made history when he became the first Nepali to be picked for the IPL. He was picked by Delhi Daredevils for Rs 20 lakh on the second day of the auction. Now that he has been picked, Lamichhane has the potential not just to change his destiny but also that of Nepali cricket.

Source: dna January 29, 2018 10:39 UTC