Kushal Malla is a talented cricketer from Nepal. |
He is known for his skills as an all-rounder in the Nepal National Cricket Team. |
Kushal gained attention by scoring a half-century in his debut one-day international match against the USA. |
His interest in cricket began during his school days where he actively played for the school team. |
During an inter-school match, he hit 15 sixes, impressing his coach at the age of 12. |
At the domestic level, he played for the Tribhuwan Army Club in Nepal. |
Kushal's standout performance with 111 runs off 63 balls caught the eye of national selectors. |
He represented Nepal in various Under-19 cricket tournaments. |
In 2019-20, Malla was part of Nepal's T20 and ODI squads for different series. |
In September 2020, he received a central contract from the Cricket Association of Nepal. |
After Nepal's World Cup qualification, Kushal was honored with a cash prize by New Horizon School. |
He achieved his first one-day international century against Oman in April 2023. |
Kushal Malla is often compared to Shahid Afridi by the media. |