Sandeep Lamichhane recovering well as Hobart Hurricanes arrival looms

The Nepal spinner has tested negative for the virus and is on course to join his new team later this month, according to coach Adam Griffith

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Hobart Hurricanes are increasing optimistic Sandeep Lamichhane will play a role in their Big Bash League campaign.

The 20-year-old remains in his homeland recovering from Covid-19.

But having tested negative for the virus last week he is back on course to be involved in the 10th edition of the BBL.

Having spent two campaigns with Melbourne Stars, Lamichhane is set for his maiden season with Hurricanes.

Coach Adam Griffith remains hopeful that the spinner will travel to Australia later this month, before undergoing his 14-day quarantine after which he will be available for selection.

"I've spoken to him a couple of times via text," Griffith told ESPNcricinfo. 

"He's still got a few more hoops to jump through from a medical perspective to make sure he's good to go but it's sounding as positive as it can from our end. 

"We've just got to make sure that Cricket Australia is happy, the medical people are happy and he's in a good space to get out here. 

"Hopefully, it won't affect our original plan of when we were going to get him out here and have him available."

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