Sompal Kami

Cricketer

Nepalese Churmi village, Chandrakot, Gulmi, Nepal

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityNepalese
Date of Birth02/02/1996
Age30 years
BirthplaceChurmi village, Chandrakot, Gulmi, Nepal

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)
  • Gulmi Express
  • Somu
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)Designs on left hand

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight60 Kg (132 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsPratibha Ghimire
Marriage Date30/01/2020

Family

FatherRam Bahadur Kami
MotherJuna Devi
SiblingsBrother - Candy Kami
SpousePratibha Ghimire

Career

International Career
  • Made ODI debut on 1 August 2018 against the Netherlands.
  • T20 debut on 16 March 2014 against Hong Kong.
  • Jersey Number: #10 (Nepal).
Teams Played For
  • Jagdamba Giants (2014)
  • Nepal Army (2015)
  • Kalutara Physical Culture Centre (2015)
  • Kathmandu Kings XI (2017–2019)
  • Winnipeg Hawks (2019)
  • Chitwan Tigers (2021)
  • Tribhuwan Army Club (2022–present)
  • Janakpur Royals (2022–2023)
  • Karnali Yaks (2024–present)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast medium
Records
  • First bowler for Nepal to take an ODI five-wicket haul.
  • First Nepali player to win an overseas league.
  • First Nepali player to take wicket on first delivery in Nepal Premier League.

Favourites

Cricketer(s)
  • Dwayne Bravo
  • Virat Kohli
  • Sachin Tendulkar
SalaryRs. 12 lakh (from national contract, 2024)
Net WorthRs 2-3 crore (as of 2025)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CZVnqp3qTcS/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SompalKamiOfficial/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@KAMI-kz9fd
Twitterhttps://x.com/Sompal_Kami

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sompal grew up in Punjab, India and played school-level cricket tournaments during his childhood.
2. He captained a team in the Indian Premier Corporate League before returning to Nepal in 2013 to pursue his cricket career.
3. He became familiar with Nepali cricket through a Facebook group for Nepali cricket supporters.
4. Impressed during U-19 National Championship, leading to selection for Kathmandu Region No. 3.
5. He took two centuries and was the leading wicket-taker in the U-19 tournament.
6. Became the first Nepalese bowler to achieve five wickets in an ODI.
7. In 2019, he became the first Nepali player to win an overseas league with Winnipeg Hawks.
8. He received a central contract in 2020 from the Cricket Association of Nepal.
9. He has a pet dog and follows Hinduism actively.
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