Subash Khakurel

Subash Khakurel
Personal information
Full name Subash Prasad Khakurel
Born (1993-04-07) 7 April 1993
Nepal
Nickname Baje
Batting style Right-handed
Role Opening Batsman and Wicket-keeper
Website Subash Khakurel on Facebook
International information
National side
T20I debut (cap 5) 16 March 2014 v Hong Kong
Last T20I 15 July 2015 v Hong Kong
T20I shirt no. 9
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2011–2015 APF (National League)
2014–2014 Kantipur Gurkhas (NPL)
2015–2015 Sudur Pashchimanchal Academy (SPA Cup)
Career statistics
Competition T20I LA T20 Y ODI
Matches 8 6 18 6
Runs scored 112 63 346 155
Batting average 14.00 10.50 19.22 25.83
100s/50s 0/1 0/0 0/2 0/1
Top score 56 32 56 55
Catches/stumpings 2/3 7/2 4/8 2/3
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 15 July 2015

Subash Prasad Khakurel (Nepali: सुवास प्रसाद खकुरेल) (born 7 April 1993) is a Nepalese cricketer. Subash is a right-handed opening batsman and a wicket-keeper.[1] He made his debut for Nepal against Hong Kong in December 2011.[2]

Subash Prasad Khakurel became the fourth Nepalese cricketer to score an international century, when he slammed 115 off 142 balls against USA during the 2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Four in September 2012.[3]

He represents the APF Club of the National League, Kantipur Gurkhas of the Nepal Premier League and Sudur Pashchimanchal Academy, which plays in the SPA Cup.

Playing career

It was the practice match before 2010 Division Five matches; Subash Khakurel hammered 53 runs of just 34 balls against USA. Then USA coach Clayton Lambert was surprised to know he was not included in the Nepal squad. He later said "it won't take too long for him to earn National cap." Indeed, it did not take too long for him. He is naturally attacking; right-hand opening batsman loves to create room and hit boundaries in offside. His quick learning capability helped him to cement his place in the team. Early from his career he was a batsman who looked relatively comfortable in facing sharp Pakistani & Sri Lankan bowling attacks in his debut series. He was selected in the squad to play 2011 ICC Under-19 World Cup Qualifier, where he scored well complied half-century in his first match against Afghanistan.[4]

With the entry of coach Pubudu Dassanayake, he brought few changes in selection policies which surprised many people. Coach’s policy to include new faces in the team added wings to Subash’s dream. Yes, the dream of wearing national jersey. His score of 115 runs against USA[3] in the crucial match of 2012 Division Four, not out 40 runs against USA[5] in the final of the same tournament, half-century against UAE[6] in the final of 2012 ACC Trophy Elite, 78 against Pakistan U-23[7] in 2013 ACC Emerging Teams Cup and half century against Kenya[8] in the 2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, 71 against UAE[9] in the 2014 ACC Premier League proved that he is a big match player and he can win the match on himself for Nepal.

His half century against England in 2012 ICC Under-19 World Cup[10] was well appreciated by like of legends like Wasim Akram.

His absence was a huge loss for Nepal in 2014 World Cup Qualifier where did not play any match due to fever so Nepal had to change the opening pair time and again changing the course of the game. It was one of the major reasons behind failure of Nepalese team in the tournament.

He was the highest scorer from Nepal during the 2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier with 234 runs[11] with his best score being a significant 54 that helped Nepal chase a mammoth 183 runs against Kenya.[8]

He scored a half century against Afghanistan[12] in the 2014 ICC World Twenty20, the first Twenty20 International half century by a Nepalese batsman. Due to the innings like this, he is known for his ability to perform at the big stage.

He also scored 39 runs in three innings he batted during the 2014 Asian Games at an average of 39.[13]

He scored 112 runs in the 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Three held in Malaysia[14] including man of the match performance of an unbeaten 49 against United States.[15]

Man of the Match awards

The following list illustrates all the matches in which Khakurel won Man of the Match award while representing Nepal in international series/tournaments.[16]

S.N. Event/Series Opponent Venue Match Performance
1 2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Four,
Malaysia		  United States
(One-day)		 Kinrara Academy Oval,
Kuala Lumpur		 115(142) & 1 stumping
Scorecard
2 2014 ACC Premier League,
Malaysia		  United Arab Emirates
(One-day)		 Selangor Turf Club,
Kuala Lumpur		 71(91) & 1 run out
Scorecard
3 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Three,
Malaysia		  United States
(One-day)		 Kinrara Academy Oval,
Kuala Lumpur		 49*(82), 2 catches
& 2 run outs
Scorecard

References

  1. ↑ "Subash Khakurel". Cricinfo.
  2. ↑ "Group B: Nepal v Hong Kong at Kirtipur, Dec 3, 2011 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  3. 1 2 "Nepal v United States of America at Kuala Lumpur, Sep 7, 2012 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  4. ↑ "Afghanistan Under-19s v Nepal Under-19s at Dublin, Jul 28, 2011 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  5. ↑ "Final: Nepal v United States of America at Kuala Lumpur, Sep 10, 2012 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  6. ↑ "Final: United Arab Emirates v Nepal at Sharjah, Oct 12, 2012 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  7. ↑ "Group A: Nepal v Pakistan Under-23s at Singapore, Aug 21, 2013 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  8. 1 2 "15th Match, Group B: Kenya v Nepal at Dubai (CA2), Nov 16, 2013 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  9. ↑ "3rd Match: Nepal v United Arab Emirates at Kuala Lumpur, May 1, 2014 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  10. ↑ "21st Match, Group A: England Under-19s v Nepal Under-19s at Townsville, Aug 16, 2012 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  11. ↑ "Cricket Records - ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, 2013/14 - Records - Most runs - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  12. ↑ "9th Match, First Round Group A: Afghanistan v Nepal at Chittagong, Mar 20, 2014 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  13. ↑ "Cricket Records - Records - Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition, 2014/15 - Most runs - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  14. ↑ "Cricket Records - ICC World Cricket League Division Three, 2014/15 - Records - Most runs - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  15. ↑ "Nepal v United States of America at Kuala Lumpur, Oct 28, 2014 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo.
  16. ↑ "Matches In Which Subash Khakurel Won An Award". cricketarchive.co.uk.
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