Sandeep Lamichhane created history as he became the first Nepalese player to be part of the cash-rich league. The 17-year-old was picked up by Delhi Daredevils for his base price of Rs 20 lakh. Sandeep first came into limelight when he took a hat-trick against Ireland at the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh. He finished as the second highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets.
His performances did not go unnoticed. Michael Clarke invited him to train and play with him for the Western Suburbs club in Sydney.
"Sandeep is a fantastic young man who enjoys his cricket and is extremely passionate about the game," Clarke was quoted as saying in a press release. "It is a really exciting opportunity to have such a talented Nepalese cricketer travel this distance to come and test his skills and improve his game at my academy. I am looking forward to working with him and all the boys and girls that will attend the 5-day live in camp starting September 26th.
Delhi Daredevils welcomed their new signing on Twitter, saying "The first Nepali player in the history of the Vivo IPL! It gives us great pleasure to welcome the 17-year-old leg-spinner @IamSandeep25 into the #DDSquad!"