Nepali cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane has made history by becoming the fastest player to take 100 ODI wickets in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023 in the match against Oman. He achieved this remarkable milestone in just 42 matches, breaking the previous record of 44 matches held by Rashid Khan of Afghanistan.
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The Record-Breaking Moment
Sandip Lamichhane achieved this feat during Nepal vs Oman thrilling match in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023. In the 12th over of the match, he took two wickets in the same over, which also broke Rashid Khan's record. This was a significant moment for Nepal as they were playing their 50th ODI match.
Lamichhane's Cricket Career
Sandeep Lamichhane is a leg-spinner and he has been the leading wicket-taker for Nepal in both ODI and T20I formats. He made his ODI debut against the Netherlands in August 2018 and has been a important player for Nepal ever since.
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ICC Didn't Recognised the Record
Despite the news of Lamichhane's record-breaking achievement spreading across social media and various news channels, the ICC has not yet officially recognized the feat. The match was played in an ODI format, and the Cricket Association of Nepal had even requested the ICC to give it ODI status, which was approved before the match. However, as the game was organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), there may have been some confusion for the ICC's news team.
Conclusion
Sandeep Lamichhane's achievement of becoming the fastest player to take 100 ODI wickets is a significant milestone for Nepali cricket. Despite the lack of official recognition from the ICC, his performance has been widely praised by fans, news channels, and fellow cricketers. We hope that the ICC will soon recognize this incredible achievement and congratulate Lamichhane on his remarkable feat.
