KATHMANDU — Sandeep Lamichhane became the first Nepali player to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after St Kitts and Nevis Patriots signed him up for $5000.
The CPL auction was held in London.
This is how Sandeep & St Kitts and Nevis Patriots reacted after the bid:
Excited to be announced as the player of @sknpatriots for this season of @CPL ! Thanks to @sknpatriots team for showing your faith in me ! And thanks to all the fans and well wishers for your love and support. ? pic.twitter.com/1QtM0Ge0z6
— Sandeep Lamichhane (@IamSandeep25) March 1, 2018
Welcome on board @sandeep_lamichhane25 ?? You’re officially a #SKNPatriot! ?? Glad to have you! #CPL18 #CPLDraft #CPLT20 pic.twitter.com/2xVbI1RvHX
— SKNPatriots (@sknpatriots) March 1, 2018
Updated 11:34 a.m. NST