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Shakti Gauchan
Personal information
Full name
Shakti Prasad Gauchan
Born(1984-04-22)22 April 1984(age 40)
Kolkata,India[1]
NicknameShakti the power
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Only ODI (cap3)1 August 2018 vNetherlands
T20I debut (cap3)16 March 2014 vHong Kong
Last T20I17 July 2015 vPapua New Guinea
T20I shirt no.44
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2011–2015APF
2014Jagdamba Giants
2015New Horizon
2017–2018Pokhara Rhinos
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I FC LA
Matches 1 9 4 24
Runs scored 9 13 157 163
Batting average – 4.33 34.20 18.11
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0
Top score 9* 6* 69* 37*
Ballsbowled 24 180 252 1,009
Wickets 0 8 5 18
Bowling average – 21.12 21.40 36.00
5 wickets in innings – 0 0 0
10 wickets in match – 0 0 0
Best bowling – 3/9 2/18 2/16
Catches/stumpings 1/– 0/– 5/– 5/–
Source:ESPNcricinfo,21 June 2022

Shakti Prasad Gauchan(Nepali:शक्ति प्रसाद गौचन) (born 22 April 1984) is a Nepalese former professionalcricketer.Anall-rounder,Shakti is a right-handedbatsmanand aleft-arm orthodox spinner.[2]He is considered as the best Nepali left arm orthodox bowler in Nepalese cricket history especially on t20 worlcup 2014. He was only the second Nepalese cricketer to score an internationalcentury,when he slammed an unbeaten 106 off 103 balls againstItalyduring the ICC World Cup Qualifying Series in February 2005.[3]

He was thecaptainofJagdamba Giantsof theNepal Premier League.He also represented theAPF Clubof theNational Leagueand New Horizon College, which played in the SPA Cup. He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Nepal's first everOne Day International(ODI) match, againstthe Netherlands,in August 2018. Shakti Gauchan become head coach ofBhairahawa Queens[4][5](franchise cricket team of NCL women's league) in March 2019.[6][7]

Playing career

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Gauchan representedNepalat Under-17 level in February 2001 when he played in the ACC Under-17 Asia Cup inBangladesh.He played in the2002 ICC Under-19 World CupinNew Zealandthe following year, also making his debut for the senior side in the2002 ACC TrophyinSingapore.[8]

He spent the next two years in the Under-19 side, playing on a tour ofIndiaand theYouth Asia CupinPakistanin 2003 and the2004 ICC Under-19 World CupinBangladesh.[8]He returned to the senior side in March 2004 when he made hisfirst-classdebut in the2004 ICC Intercontinental Cupagainst theUAE,also playing againstMalaysiain the same tournament.[9]

A strong candidate for the Indian U-16 National team at one point, the lanky left arm spinner was seemingly destined to shoulder Nepali cricket and raise it to a higher level given his contributions have been invaluable to the earlier as well as recent successes of the national team. Gauchan was very impressive from the get-go and in his very first tournament for Nepal, the2002 ACC Trophy,Gauchan bowled at an exceptional economic rate of 2.28 runs per over and bagged seven wickets.[10]The right handed all-rounder shone with the bat as well, amassing 248 runs in total at an average of 41.33 including two half centuries.[11]

He also played in theACC Trophyand inACC Fast Track Countries Tournamentmatches againstSingapore,theUAEandHong Kongin 2004.[12]In 2005, he played in theRepêchage Tournamentof the2005 ICC Trophy,[8]in whichNepalfinished third after beatingQatarin a play-off.[8][9][13]

In 2006, he played in a play-off match againstNamibiato decide the final spot in the2006 ICC Intercontinental Cup.Needing an outright win to qualify,Nepalcould only secure a draw after there was no play on the first day.[14]Later in the year, he played on a tour ofPakistanwithNepalin addition to playing in theACC TrophyandACC Premier League.He also represented his country at the2007 ACC Twenty20 Cup.

After being left out of the squad for the2010 Asian Gamesas well as the2011 ACC Twenty20 Cup,Gauchan was considered a misfit for the youngest version of the game among the supporters and lovers of Nepal cricket. However, Gauchan fought for and secured a place in the Twenty20 squad for the2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.Gauchan justified his selection, silenced all his critics and rose to limelight once again after taking a total of 16 wickets, becoming the second leading wicket-taker in the2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier[15]inUAE,which included ahat-trickagainstDenmark.He was one of the two Nepalese players besides skipperParas Khadkato be chosen in the best XI of the tournament byESPNcricinfo.After the2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier,Gauchan was called by popularIPLfranchiseRajasthan Royals.He impressed in the training; hebowledIndian cricketmaestroRahul Dravidand took the wicket ofAustralianbatsmanBrad Hodge.[16]Rajasthan Royalslater tweeted about Gauchan saying, 'For now, Shakti Gauchan will be training and gaining valuable experience at the nets. Nevertheless, a great leap ahead for Nepali cricket.'[17]

In the2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Four,he set upNepal's convincing victory overMalaysia,with a new record. The left-arm orthodox spinner's figures of 10-8-2-3 in their division 4 match is the best economical bowling spell ever in limited over encounters.[18]Had it been aOne Day International(ODI) match, he would have shiftedWest Indies’Phil Simmonsto the second place. Simmons' figures of 10-8-3-4 againstPakistanin 1992 stands as the best in the ODIs.[19]

Numerous performances as such and examples of Gauchan single-handedly carrying the weight of the team are there aplenty. 15 wickets in the2012 ACC Trophy Elite,[20]16 wickets in the2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier[15]and 10 wickets in the2012 Division Four[21]are some of Gauchan's major contributions in recent tournaments, all of which have played a pivotal role in the recent successes experienced by the senior squad.

In the2014 ICC World Twenty20inBangladesh,he was phenomenal in Nepal's 80 run win overHong Kongin the first group match and was awarded the man of the match for his impressive 3 wicket haul. He took total of 5 wickets playing three matches in the tournament.[22]He took 5 wickets during the2014 Asian Gameswith an exceptional economy rate of just 3.54.[23]He also took 10 wickets in the2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Threeat an average of 12.80 and an exceptional economy rate of just 2.87.[24]

In the2015 ICC World Cricket League Division Two,he picked up 7 wickets at an average of 21.57 and an economy of 3.40.[25]

FormerNew ZealandcricketerIain O'Brienopenly admired Shakti on his Twitter page and suggested county cricket clubs of New Zealand to pick him up. "Can a county please pick up Nepal's Shakti Gauchan for two reasons; a) he's awesome b) I'd love to learn all about him and his cricket," he tweeted.[26]

In July 2018, he was named in Nepal's squad for theirOne Day International(ODI) seriesagainst the Netherlands.[27]These were Nepal's first ODI matches since gaining ODI status during the2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.[28]He made his ODI debut for Nepal againstthe Netherlandson 1 August 2018, which also was his last international match representing Nepal.[29]

Personal life

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Gauchan was born inGorkha army campinCalcutta,India.[30]He studied in GRD school inGorakhpur,India.[1]

References

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  1. ^abTheDeepeshShow (Director) (10 December 2020).Live Interview with Shakti Gauchan (Cricketer) | nepali podcast | deepesh shrestha.Event occurs at 2:34:43.Retrieved6 January2022.
  2. ^"Shakti Gauchan".ESPNcricinfo.
  3. ^"Scorecard of Italy v Nepal, ICC World Cup Qualifying Series 2004/05 (Group A)".CricketArchive.
  4. ^Pandey, Binod (31 March 2019)."Historic day in #NepalCricket. First Ever Franchise Women's Cricket League in country held its Auction. Looking forward to the tournament in few weeks time. In pic:Coach Shakti Gauchan and Captain Rubina Chhetry of Bhairahawa Queens were all smiles during the auction.pic.twitter.com/oPBZIjEUno".@dearbinod.Retrieved23 July2019.
  5. ^"Bhairahawa Queens".Cricket Himalaya.Retrieved23 July2019.
  6. ^"10 out of 17 \'A\' category players fetch top price".kathmandupost.com.Retrieved23 July2019.
  7. ^Republica."'Asia's first' women's T20 league postponed for late April; marquees announced ".My Republica.Retrieved23 July2019.
  8. ^abcdOther matches played by Shakti Gauchanat CricketArchive
  9. ^abFirst-class matches played by Shakti Gauchanat CricketArchive
  10. ^"Asian Cricket Council Trophy Bowling – Most Wickets".ESPNcricinfo.
  11. ^"Asian Cricket Council Trophy Batting – Most Runs".ESPNcricinfo.
  12. ^Administrator."FTCT Points Table".asiancricket.org.
  13. ^Scorecardof Nepal v Qatar, 27 February 2005 at CricketArchive
  14. ^Scorecardof Namibia v Nepal, 23 March 2006 at CricketArchive
  15. ^ab"Cricket Records – ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, 2011/12 – Records – Most wickets – ESPN Cricinfo".ESPNcricinfo.
  16. ^"Shakti Gauchan Impress IPL Team Rajasthan Royals".CricketFootball.com.
  17. ^"Rajasthan Royals on Twitter".Twitter.
  18. ^"Malaysia v Nepal at Kuala Lumpur, Sep 6, 2012 – Cricket Scorecard – ESPN Cricinfo".ESPNcricinfo.
  19. ^"Records – One-Day Internationals – Bowling records – Best economy rate in an innings – ESPN Cricinfo".ESPNcricinfo.
  20. ^"Cricket Records – Records – Asian Cricket Council Trophy Elite, 2012/13 – Most wickets – ESPN Cricinfo".ESPNcricinfo.
  21. ^"Cricket Records – ICC World Cricket League Division Four, 2012 – Records – Most wickets – ESPN Cricinfo".ESPNcricinfo.
  22. ^"Cricket Records – World T20, 2013/14 – Records – Most wickets – ESPN Cricinfo".ESPNcricinfo.
  23. ^"Cricket Records – Records – Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition, 2014/15 – Most wickets – ESPN Cricinfo".ESPNcricinfo.
  24. ^"Cricket Records – ICC World Cricket League Division Three, 2014/15 – Records – Most wickets – ESPN Cricinfo".ESPNcricinfo.
  25. ^"Cricket Records – ICC World Cricket League Division Two, 2014/15 – Records – Most wickets – ESPN Cricinfo".ESPNcricinfo.
  26. ^"Iain O'Brien on Twitter".Twitter.
  27. ^"Nepal spinner Shakti Gauchan to retire after Netherlands tour".ESPNcricinfo.Retrieved18 July2018.
  28. ^"Nepal thrash PNG to secure ODI status".International Cricket Council.Retrieved15 March2018.
  29. ^"1st ODI, Nepal tour of England and Netherlands at Amstelveen, Aug 1 2018".ESPNcricinfo.Retrieved1 August2018.
  30. ^"Subcontinental religion converts a few in Nepal".The Indian Express.25 March 2012.Retrieved6 January2022.
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