Rohit Paudel is a talented Nepali cricketer with numerous records for the Nepal national team. He led the team and contributed significantly to their entry into the Asia Cup in 2023. |
Starting at the age of five, Paudel nurtured a passion for cricket by playing tennis ball matches with family and friends. |
Inspired by Nepal's 2014 T20 World Cup performance, he pursued a cricket career, training at the Baluwatar Cricket Academy with Coach Sunil Lama. |
Under batting consultant Monty Desai, he honed his batting skills before making it to the Nepal Under-19 team after participating in local tournaments. |
He made his List-A debut on February 8, 2018, and his T20 debut on July 29, 2018, showcasing his talent early in his career. |
Paudel gained attention in 2016 for his performance against Indian pacer Kamlesh Nagarkoti. He progressed to represent Nepal in various international tournaments. |
He scored his first half-century in ODIs in 2019 and achieved his first century in 2023. |
He excelled in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in 2019 and won a Bronze medal at the South Asian Games with the Nepal team. |
The Cricket Association of Nepal recognized his potential and awarded him a central contract in September 2020. |
In April 2022, he scored his first T20I fifty and represented Nepal in the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. |
Paudel was appointed as the captain of the Nepal cricket team in November 2022, leading them to victory in the 2023 ACC Men’s Premier Cup. |
He has played for various teams in domestic T20 leagues like the Dhangadhi Premier League, Nepal T20 League, and Everest Premier League. |
As of June 2023, he holds the record for the highest ODI run-scorer for Nepal. |
Paudel advocates for enhancing skills and temperament in cricket through more four-day matches. |
He secured an endorsement deal with Gen Next Consulting Group in May 2023, becoming their brand ambassador. |