Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi (Nepali: ललित नारायण राजवंशी; born 27 February 1999) is a Nepalese cricketer who has represented the Nepal national cricket team in international limited-overs cricket.
Key facts
| Full name | Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 February 1999 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Sport | Cricket |
| National side | Nepal |
| List A debut | 4 March 2018, against Zimbabwe |
| Debut tournament | 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier |
Background
Rajbanshi emerged through the Nepalese cricket pathway and was selected to represent the senior national side in his late teens. His early call-up came at a time when Nepali cricket was making notable strides on the international stage, including participation in major International Cricket Council (ICC) qualifying events.
Career
Rajbanshi made his List A debut for Nepal against Zimbabwe on 4 March 2018, during the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. The tournament, hosted in Zimbabwe, was contested by Associate and Full Member nations to determine the final qualifying spots for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, and was a significant event in the development of Nepali cricket.
Timeline
- 27 February 1999 – Born.
- 4 March 2018 – Made List A debut for Nepal against Zimbabwe at the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Significance
Rajbanshi is among the cohort of young cricketers who have featured for Nepal during a transformative phase of the country's cricket, marked by increased exposure to ICC global qualifying competitions.