Lalit Rajbanshi, a 25-year-old cricketer from Biratnagar, was drafted by NPL’s Janakpur Bolts in October 2024. Aside from domestic leagues, Rajbanshi has showcased his bowling prominence in international games and has become an integral part of Nepal’s national cicket team.
Having played in T20I and ODIs since the late 2010s, Lalit has made 52 international caps, hauling 62 wickets (41 in ODI and 21 in T20I).
Nepal’s national team has some top talents, with Kushal Bhurtel and Sompal Kami being some of the top guns in Monty Desai’s Arsenal. However, young talents like Lalit Rajbanshi and Rijan Dhakal are becoming more prominent than ever.
The 25-year-old slow left-arm orthodox is slowly climbing the ladder of prominence in the national team, amassing hundreds of thousands of fans nationwide. As of this writing, with 492 points, he holds the 49th position in the ICC ODI bowling rankings.
Key Takeaways:
- Lalit Rajbanshi is a 25-year-old cricketer from Biratnagar who plays as a slow left-arm orthodox.
- The Janakpur Bolts drafted Rajbanshi in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on October 6, 2024.
- Lalit has several accolades, including the 2019 South Asian Games bronze.
- The 25-year-old first appeared for Nepal on March 4, 2018, in the 2018 Cricket World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe.
Lalit Rajbanshi Plays Domestically At The Janakpur Bolts In The Nepal Premier League
Lalit Rajbanshi signed for the Janakpur Bolts in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on October 6, 2024, alongside national cricket player Anil Sah. They acquired him in an auction of NPR 15 lakhs (NPR 1.5 million), equivalent to $111K.
In addition, the 25-year-old slow left-arm orthodox represents the Nepal Police cricket team.
He won the 2024 edition of the One Day Prime Minister Cup against the Tribuwan Army Club. They won the game by six wickets in the final, bringing the 3rd title to their cabinet.
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Rajbanshi’s International Career: When Did He Debut In T20I And ODI?
Rajbansi, who celebrated his 25th birthday in February 2024, has been a prominent bowing power for Nepalese’s national cricket team.
He made his List A debut on March 4, 2018, in the 2018 Cricket World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe.
Later, Lalit was named in the Nepal’s national cricket team in July 2018 for the ODI game against Netherlands (to be played on August 1). It was Nepal’s first ODI matches since earning the ODI status during the 2018 Cricket World Cup qualifier.
However, Rajbansi couldn’t make it to the final eleven for the ODI match against the Netherlands, where Nepal saw players like Gyanendra Malla, Paras Khadka (captain), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh and Karan KC.
While he was off from his ODI debut in 2018, the the left-handed bowler played his first Twenty20 International (T20I) match on July 29, 2018, against the Netherlands in the 2018 MCC Tri-Nation Series.
In August that year, Lalit was included in Nepal’s squad for the 2018 Asia Cup qualifier.
In October 2018, he was selected to play for Nepal in the Eastern sub-region group of the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Asia Qualifier competition.
On January 25, 2019, the Biratnagar-born played debut in the ODI against the United Arab Emirates.
Other International Games
Rajbanshi was included in Nepal’s roster for the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier Regional Finals in June 2019. On November 6, 2019, while the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was touring Nepal, he made his first-class debut for Nepal.
He was included in Nepal’s squads for the men’s cricket competition at the 2019 South Asian Games and the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Bangladesh later that same month.
In the third-place playoff match, the Nepali team defeated the Maldives by five wickets to win the bronze medal.
In May that year, he was included in Nepal’s team for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With 83 wickets under his name, he is already one of the most potential players in the Nepali squad.
Where Does Lalit’s International Career Stand At 25?
Since his ODI and T20I debut, Rajbansi has played in 34 ODI matches and 23 T20I matches.
Lalit’s T20Istats record 21 wickets from 23 innings for an economy of 6.30.
As for his ODI stats, he took 41 wickets in 29 innings while maintaining an economy of 3.81. Most notably, he hauled five wickets against the UAE in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 on March 12, 2023.
With 492 points, he ranks #49 in ODI bowling rankings.
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Rajbanshi, A Native of Biratnagar, Is An Avid Prilgrim
Lalit Rajbanshi was born on 27 February 1999 (age 25) in Biratnagar, Nepal. He spent most of his childhood in his hometown but moved to the Capital for better opportunities.
Although Lalit is seen traveling the world for his games, he prefers spending time in Biratnagar with his family. Lalit has posted pictures with his mother several times on his social media accounts. However, he has not posted much about his father.
Moreover, the Biratnagar native has a sister in his family of four.
Despite celebrating festivals and holidays in his home, the 25-year-old was in Dallas, Texas, on October 13, celebrating Dashain 2081.
Moreover, his social media is full of his travels to religious places across Nepal. A Hindu by religion, Lalit enjoys exploring the religious heritages.
The bowler was seen in the Pashupatinath Temple of Kathmandu, a place he has visited numerous times, in January 2019. Likewise, in October, he was seen in Maula Kalika temple later that year.
Rajbanshi visited the Boudhanath Stupa, one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in Nepal, in November 2019. Likewise, he enjoyed exploring the famous Rangeli Road Kali Mandir in October 2020.
Most recently, he had been to Nala Gumba, Pathivara Devi Mandir, Taplejung, Gadimai Temple at Birjung. Likewise, he had a great time at Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple and Kal Bhairab, Basantapur.
Lalit Is Supposedly Single As Of 2024
Rajbanshi seems to be single as of October 2024. The young cricketing sensation has not opened up about his romantic life publicly.
Likewise, his social media does not hint at his romantic life with anyone. It is full of pictures of his games and travels.
The 25-year-old bowler from Biratnagar is making headlines with his recent performances on the local and international stage. Given his consistent performance, he can be the next big thing in Nepalese Cricket.
However, there are still chances that the player has a girlfriend, but he has preferred to keep that information to himself.
Lalit Rajbanshi’s Social Media Profiles
Lalit Rajbansi is active across social media, and his accounts are amassing a huge fan following.
The 25-year-old is a fan favorite on and off the field. His Instagram account, @lalit_rajbanshi27, has nearly 50K followers.
Likewise, his Facebook account is active under the social media handle Lalit Rajbanshi, and he has over 43K followers.
Rajbanshi has received a lot of love from his fans on TikTok, where he is available under the account name @lalitrajbanshi27. This account has over 15.4K Followers and 598.5K Likes.
People Also Ask
No, Lalit Rajbanshi is not married as of October 2024. He has not opened up about his dating life either.
Lalit Rajbanshi earns around NPR 35 to 55K monthly from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). However, this does not include income from his clubs and endorsements.
Lalit Rajbanshi is currently 25, born on 27 February 1999.
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