Introduction

Amrit Bhattarai is a Nepali cricketer and left-arm medium-fast bowler, known for his swing bowling, discipline, and early contributions to Nepal’s rise in international cricket. As one of the few left-arm pace bowlers in Nepal’s cricketing scene, Bhattarai brought variation and control to the bowling attack during a crucial period of the team’s development.

Early Life and Background

• Full Name: Amrit Bhattarai

• Date of Birth: December 30, 1990

• Place of Birth: Nepalgunj, Banke District, Nepal

• Nationality: Nepali

• Batting Style: Left-handed

• Bowling Style: Left-arm medium-fast

• Primary Role: Bowler

Amrit was introduced to cricket during his school years and rose quickly through Nepal’s youth cricket system due to his natural swing and disciplined line and length.

Domestic and Youth Cricket Career

Bhattarai started his career with Nepal’s Under-19 team, representing the country in the 2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Youth Highlights:

• Played in regional age-level tournaments

• Noted for early swing bowling ability and control

• Selected for Nepal’s senior team at just 17 years old

International Career

Senior Team Debut:

• 2006 ACC Trophy (Malaysia) – Debuted at age 15 against Bahrain

Although he did not become a regular immediately, he returned strongly in 2010 and 2011, with consistent domestic performances.

Key Tournaments & Performances

Strengths:

• Left-arm angle and swing movement

• Ability to maintain pressure with a tight line

• Useful lower-order batting when needed

Though he was later overshadowed by bowlers like Sompal Kami and Karan KC, Bhattarai played a key role during Nepal’s transitional years in cricket.

Career Stats Overview

Note: Detailed statistics may vary due to Nepal’s limited full-member exposure during his active years.

 

Later Career and Legacy

While Amrit Bhattarai’s international career was relatively brief, he:

• Represented Nepal during a formative period for the national team

• Brought left-arm pace variety to Nepal’s attack

• Served as a mentor and experienced figure for young cricketers from the western region of Nepal

He has since been involved in domestic leagues, local coaching, and cricket development in the mid-western region.

Conclusion

Amrit Bhattarai may not have had the longevity of some of Nepal’s other cricketing names, but his role in bringing pace and discipline to the national setup during its formative international years is significant. As a rare left-arm fast bowler and youth team graduate, he helped lay the foundation for Nepal’s current success on the global cricketing stage.