Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Gulmi village, Chandrakot, Gulmi, Nepal |
Latest News about Sompal Kami
15/04/2025
Sompal Kami was named in the Nepal squad for the 2025 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, marking his continued leadership as a key right-arm fast-medium bowler. The 29-year-old from Gulmi is expected to play a pivotal role in Nepal's campaign to secure ODI status retention, leveraging his experience from winning the 2019 overseas league with Winnipeg Hawks.
10/02/2025
On his 29th birthday, Sompal Kami received a renewed central contract from the Cricket Association of Nepal for the 2025 season, with an annual salary of Rs. 12 lakh. The contract reaffirms his status as one of Nepal's most valuable players, following his record-breaking five-wicket haul in an ODI against the Netherlands in 2018.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo(s) | Designs on left hand |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Pratibha Ghimire |
| Marriage Date | 30/01/2020 |
Family
| Father | Ram Bahadur Kami |
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| Mother | Juna Devi |
| Siblings | Brother - Candy Kami |
| Spouse | Pratibha Ghimire |
Career
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| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast medium |
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Favourites
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| Salary | Rs. 12 lakh (from national contract, 2024) |
| Net Worth | Rs 2-3 crore (as of 2025) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sompal_kami10/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/SompalKamiOfficial/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@KAMI-kz9fd |
| https://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. |