Sagar Dhakal, born on December 14, 2001, is a Nepalese cricketer and bowler. He is listed in the Pokhara Avengers squad on the team’s official site. Dhakal debuted in T20 Internationals against Oman on February 11, 2022 and made his ODI debut on March 16, 2022 against Papua New Guinea. He was later named in Nepal’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Playing role: Bowler; Batting style: Right-hand bat; Bowling style: Slow left-arm orthodox. “Sagar Dhakal, Shahab Alam rout Pokhara Rhinos in the Qualifiers” (October 6, 2021) is listed on Cricnepal. Cricnepal’s Awards Summary shows Player of the Match: 1 and records “Player of the Match: Nepal vs West Indies A – 5th unofficial T20I – West Indies A tour of Nepal 2024”. The Pokhara Avengers site lists Dhakal in the team’s “Our Players” roster and displays his player image and role as Bowler. On the Pokhara Avengers roster he appears alongside players such as Kushal Bhurtel and Adam Rossington. Cricnepal’s Major Teams section includes Pokhara among Dhakal’s teams.
Discussion
- How important will Dhakal’s slow left-arm orthodox bowling be for Pokhara Avengers in NPL Season 2?
- Which performances (for example the Qualifiers report on Cricnepal) best indicate his readiness for this NPL campaign?
- Can national-team recognition — including selection for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and a Player of the Match listed on Cricnepal — translate into consistent NPL impact?
- Where do you see Dhakal fitting in the Pokhara bowling attack alongside the retained core of the squad?
- Should the coaching staff use him primarily in the powerplay, middle overs, or as a specialist at the death?
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