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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 15-member squad with 5 all-rounders for balance
- 2🏆 Rohit Paudel captains, Dipendra Airee vice-captain
- 3💡 Sandeep Lamichhane leads spin revolution
- 4🔮 Nepal eyes historic T20 World Cup 2026 breakthroughs
"Nepal have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, as they look to make a strong impression on the global stage."
Nepal have named a balanced 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with Rohit Paudel captaining the side as they aim to stun the cricketing world. The young leader, known for his cool-headed batting and sharp tactics, steps up to guide the Nepalese challenge on the grand stage.
Paudel's Leadership Core
Dipendra Singh Airee steps in as vice-captain, bringing his explosive all-round skills to anchor the middle order and chip in with handy overs. The squad blends fiery pace from Sandeep Lamichhane's mystery spin, Kushal Bhurtel's aggressive opening, and Aasif Sheikh's glovework behind the stumps. Power-hitters like Sundeep Jora and Aarif Sheikh add depth, while seamers Sompal Kami, Karan KC, and Basir Ahamad promise bite. Spinners Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, and Lalit Rajbanshi complete a versatile attack.
This mix echoes Nepal's fearless rise in recent qualifiers, blending youth with experience. Fans are buzzing about their potential to pull off India-Pakistan-style upsets in the T20 World Cup 2026. With Rohit Paudel at the helm, expect Nepal to play with the hunger of underdogs ready to roar.
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