Kathmandu, Aug. 12 -- As the Nepal national cricket team gears up for a gruelling stretch of must-win fixtures to salvage their ODI status and secure a spot in the Asia Cup, the mantle of leadership has shifted once again. Stepping back into the role of captain, Sandeep Lamichhane faces the daunting task of guiding a struggling batting order through challenging away conditions, all while carrying the weight of a nation's expectations.

Lamichhane was training in the nets at the TU International Cricket Ground on Wednesday when he opened up to Kantipur's Subash Rokaya about taking over the reins from Rohit Kumar Paudel, navigating his own recent wicketless streak, and why he remains confident in Nepal's cricketing future.

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