Tilak Bhandari

Tilak Bhandari (born 28 October 2004) is a Nepalese cricketer who plays as a right-arm leg-break bowler and right-handed batsman. He represents Nepal at the under-19 level and plays domestically for Bagmati Province and Lumbini Lions in the Nepal Premier League.

Early life and career 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. 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.

Franchise 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.