Nepal announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 on January 6, 2026, with Rohit Paudel as captain and Dipendra Singh Airee as vice-captain.
Sandeep Lamichhane headlines the lineup, bolstering
Nepal's spin attack ahead of their Group C campaign starting February 8 against England.
Rohit Paudel, the 23-year-old all-rounder, leads with tactical sharpness honed from recent internationals, providing batting stability despite Nepal's winless 2024 World Cup group stage. Vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee offers all-round versatility, excelling with bat and ball in T20Is. Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepal's premier leg-spinner, tops the charts with 129 T20I wickets.
Lamichhane leads spin alongside left-armer Lalit Rajbanshi, with Airee and Basir Ahamad adding options. Pace attack features Sompal Kami and Karan KC for new-ball swing and death overs, supported by Sher Malla and Nandan Yadav for variety.
All-rounders like Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, and Sompal Kami provide flexibility across situations. Nepal faces tough Group C opponents-England, Bangladesh, Italy, and West Indies-in the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka starting February 7. This squad blends experience from a prior 24-player camp with emerging talent, aiming to surpass past disappointments.
Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bam
