The 20-year-old makes the switch to the Tasmanian side from Melbourne Stars. Lamichhane has played 20 Big Bash matches in his short but impressive career to date, claiming 26 wickets
Hobart Hurricanes have completed their Big Bash squad with the acquisition of Nepalese spinner Sandeep Lamichhane.
The 20-year-old makes the switch to the Tasmanian side from Melbourne Stars.
Lamichhane has played 20 Big Bash matches in his short but impressive career to date, claiming 26 wickets.
He joins West Indies allrounder Keemo Paul, South African batsman Colin Ingram and the English pair of Dawid Malan and Will Jacks in the Hurricanes' overseas ranks.
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"I am humbled and honoured to join the Hobart Hurricanes family for BBL10. I have always got a lot of love and support in Australia, and the premium quality of competition in Big Bash is exciting. I can't wait to play at the Blundstone Arena," Lamichhane was quoted as saying by the Hobart official website.
Hurricanes head coach, Adam Griffith said: "We have seen how Sandeep can change a game with his mystery spin, and he can bowl at any stage of the innings. He’s a proven wicket-taker who will add yet another dimension to our bowling group."
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