Sandeep Lamichhane Renews 5-Year Contract with Bridge International Consultancy

Kathmandu. A 5-year contract has been signed between Nepali national cricket team's leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane and Bridge International Consultancy. On Saturday, in a program organized in Pokhara, educational consultancy company Bridge officially renewed the contract with Sandeep for 5 years.

Earlier, in Bhadra 2081, Bridge International had signed a 2-year contract with Sandeep. While some time was still left on that contract, Bridge renewed the contract with Sandeep and signed for an additional 5 years.

Bridge International's CEO Bhuwan Giri and Sandeep Lamichhane signed the contract paper. Bridge International's CEO Bhuwan Giri stated that the contract is for 5 years and this is the first time in Nepal's sports history that a contract has been signed for such a long period at once.

Bhuwan Giri said that signing the contract with Sandeep for the first time was a proud moment and he is very happy to be able to sign again. 'We signed about 2 years ago. Time flew by so fast. We have renewed the contract for 5 years again,' Giri said. 'We renewed the contract some time ago to continue our collaboration for a longer period.'

Giri said that Sandeep has made Nepal known in international cricket and that Sandeep is the person who represents Nepal in a different field after Sagarmatha and Gautam Buddha.

Giri stated that they have also announced the 'Rising and Shining with S 25' program with the aim of developing cricket from the ground level, planning to search for talented players in every province and provide scholarships to at least 5 players.

'We have planned to select at least 5 individuals and provide scholarships to connect education and sports and to ensure that the passion and love for cricket do not fade away from the sport, by producing other cricketers like Sandeep. This is a big deal for cricket.'

Similarly, Bridge Consultancy's Chairman Mahesh Giri said that signing the contract with Sandeep is not just a signature but a team strip.

Sandeep Lamichhane had set a world record for the fastest 150 wickets in ODI cricket. He achieved this feat in 73 matches, breaking the record of Australia's Mitchell Starc, who took 77 matches. Sandeep also holds the record for the fastest 100 wickets in ODIs.

Sandeep said that Bridge International helped him up when he was going through a difficult time 2 years ago, and this contract is like family.

'Bridge helped me up when I was down during a difficult time. This contract gives me a responsibility, which we will carry forward as an unbreakable bond.'

Sandeep expressed his gratitude for Bridge International being Nepal's number one consultancy and for renewing the contract for another five years with trust. 'You have given me this responsibility. Whenever I represent Nepal, I will always be loyal to Nepal and Nepal.'

At the contract signing ceremony, Gandaki Province's Minister for Social Youth and Sports Rekha Gurung, Provincial Assembly member Tika Maya Basnyal, Director of Global Business and Relations Andrew Hopkins, NRNA Spokesperson Som Prasad Sapkota, General Secretary of Nepal School Sports Federation Rajkumar Karki, among others, discussed Sandeep's contribution to Nepali cricket and his role in making Nepal known to the world.