IPL 2018 auctions: Nepalese pioneer is not surprised

Dubai: Sandeep Lamichhane scripted history as he became the first Nepalese player to be part of any IPL franchise.

The 17-year-old leg-break googly bowler, who will represent Delhi Daredevils, said he was “not surprised” at his selection. “It will be a great honour to be associated with the IPL. I will try my best to perform in every match I play. I am not thinking about the money at all. Getting an opportunity to play itself a big thing. And, to be the first Nepal player to represent in India is an amazing feeling,” he added.

Sandeep is highly rated by former Australian skipper Michael Clarke and even trained under him in Australia.