Born in Nepal
Gyanendra Malla
ज्ञानेन्द्र मल्ल
Also known as Gyanu
Former captain of the Nepal national cricket team, now head coach of the national side
Currently Head Coach, Nepal national cricket team
About
Gyanendra Malla played his first international match for Nepal in 2006. He went on to captain the national team. His career included Nepal’s historic first One Day International match in 2018. He retired from playing in 2023. He then moved into coaching. He first led Nepal A. In 2025, he was appointed head coach of the senior national cricket team.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1990-09-16
- Birthplace
- Nepal
- Profession
- Cricketer, Cricket coach, Politician
- Current role
- Head Coach, Nepal national cricket team
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Head Coach
Nepal national cricket team · since 2025
Previous roles
Captain, Nepal national cricket team
Cricket Association of Nepal
Head Coach, Nepal A
Cricket Association of Nepal · 2024
Career & life timeline
- 1990
- 2006-03
Made his international debut for Nepal, against Namibia
- 2018-08
Played in Nepal's first-ever ODI, against the Netherlands
- 2023-07
Played his final ODI for Nepal, against Ireland
- 2024
Appointed head coach of Nepal A
- 2025
Appointed head coach of the senior Nepal national cricket team
Achievements
Played in Nepal's first-ever One Day International
2018
Organizations & affiliations
- Cricket Association of Nepal
Last updated: 2026-09-06