Gulshan Kumar Jha is a rising Nepalese cricketer known for his raw pace and mature bowling control at a young age. A left-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast pacer, Jha represents Nepal Police Club in domestic competitions.

He made an immediate impact during the Kathmandu Mayor’s Cup in 2021, where he debuted for Nepal Police Club. In just his second match, he showcased his potential with a stunning performance — 4 wickets for 36 runs in the final against Armed Police Force Club, helping dismiss the opposition for just 105 runs in 29.4 overs.

Recognizing his talent, Gulshan was named in the 20-member preliminary squad for the ICC CWC League-2 ODI Tri-series involving Oman, USA, and Nepal, scheduled in Oman. He was later included in Nepal’s squad for the Cricket World Cup League 2 and the PNG series, marking the beginning of his journey at the international level.

Career Highlights

• Youngest ODI Debutant for Nepal: Made his ODI debut at just 15 years and 212 days old.
• Record-Breaking Performance: At 18, became the first player in ODI history under 20 to score a fifty and take a five-wicket haul in the same match.
• Asia Cup 2023: Represented Nepal in their debut Asia Cup appearance, playing against teams like Pakistan and India.
• T20 World Cup 2024: Selected for Nepal’s squad in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.