{"id":22341,"date":"2026-08-11T12:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T07:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=22341"},"modified":"2026-08-11T12:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T07:14:27","slug":"rohit-paudel-removed-as-odi-captain-sandeep-lamichhane-reappointed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=22341","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Rohit Paudel Removed as ODI Captain, Sandeep Lamichhane Reappointed<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dragon Media Correspondent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has removed Rohit Paudel as captain of Nepal\u2019s national One Day International team and reappointed Sandeep Lamichhane to the leadership role.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the leadership change, CAN expressed its appreciation for Paudel\u2019s contribution, saying the achievements recorded under his captaincy would remain memorable in the history of Nepali cricket.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you from the bottom of our hearts for carrying the hopes and trust of a nation and leading Nepali cricket with passion, dedication and unwavering determination,\u201d CAN said in its statement.<\/p>\n<p>The cricket governing body said Nepal\u2019s achievements under Paudel\u2019s captaincy would always be remembered with pride. It also described his commitment to the team, the country and the game as an enduring source of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>CAN expressed confidence that Paudel would continue contributing to Nepal with the same passion, pride and dedication in the years ahead.<\/p>\n<p>The captaincy change follows a series of disappointing performances by Nepal\u2019s ODI side. Paudel, however, is expected to remain an important member of the national team as a player.<\/p>\n<p>Lamichhane, who has previously captained Nepal, was removed from the role and suspended by CAN in 2022 after being accused of rape. 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