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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Tilak Raj Bhandari |
| Born | 28 October 2004 Butwal, Nepal |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm leg break |
| Role | Bowler |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023–present | Bagmati Province |
| 2024–present | Lumbini Lions |
Source:ESPNcricinfo,12 April 2025 | |
Tilak Bhandari [1] [2] (born 28 October 2004) is a Nepalese cricketer [3] who plays as a right-arm leg-break bowler [4] and right-handed batsman. [5] He represents Nepal at the under-19 [6] level and plays domestically for Bagmati Province and Lumbini Lions in the Nepal Premier League.
Bhandari was born in Butwal,Nepal. He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and rose through the ranks of Nepal's youth cricket system. [7] [8] He has represented various provincial teams in Nepal’s domestic circuit,including Bagmati Province. On 8 June 2023,he delivered a standout performance against Gandaki Province,taking 4 wickets for 22 runs in four overs and was named Player of the Match. In U19 matches,Bhandari's standout performance came during a warm-up game for the 2024 U19 World Cup,where he took 3 wickets for 23 runs in 7.4 overs,showcasing his skill in pressure situations. [9]
In the Nepal Premier League 2024 auction,Bhandari was signed by Lumbini Lions. His performances caught the attention in 2024,and retained by Lions for Season 2. [10]