IPL 2018: Here are 7 interesting facts about this year's IPL

#5 The Australian Cricketer who mentored Sandeep Lamichhane

Lamichhane was mentored by Michael Clarke

Sandeep Lamichhane is the first player from the Himalayan country of Nepal to play in the Indian Premier League. The 17-year old leg spinner scripted history when he was bought by the Delhi Daredevils for 20 lakhs.

Not many know of former Australian Captain Michael Clarke’s role in spotting and nurturing the teenage talent. Clarke saw Sandeep bowl at the Hong Kong sixes and has kept an eye on him ever since, giving him tips for improvement and providing him with constructive criticism.

According to the Nepali cricketer, Clarke is humble, a kind soul and helped him improve as a cricketer and as a person.

Clarke, though, was never a regular in the IPL. The Australian featured in only one IPL season (2012) scoring 98 runs in 6 matches for the now defunct franchise Pune Warriors.