Kushal Bhurtel is a Nepalese cricketer. He is best known for his aggressive right-handed batting as an opening batsman for the Nepal National Cricket Team in T20I matches. Making his international debut in March 2021, he burst onto the scene with a T20I debut against the Netherlands on April 17, 2021. Bhurtel's early career has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by three consecutive half-centuries in his initial T20I outings, including a stunning 50-ball 92 against the Netherlands in April 2021.
Kushal Bhurtel Family Details
Kushal Bhurtel, born on 22 January 1997 in Butwal, Nepal, holds Nepalese nationality. He belongs to the Asian ethnicity and follows the Hinduism religion. His family includes his father, Deepak Bhurtel, and his mother, Durga Bhurtel, and he also has a sister named Khushi Bhurtel. He started playing cricket at a young age. He celebrated his 26th birthday as of 2023.
Kushal received his education at New Environment Higher Secondary School and later pursued his studies at Oxford College.
Kushal Bhurtel Cricket Career
- Kushal Bhurtel, a rising talent in Nepalese cricket, began making his mark on the international stage in November 2019 when he debuted in List A cricket during the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
- Prior to this, he had been part of Nepal's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup and the 2019 South Asian Games, where Nepal secured the bronze medal.
- His real breakthrough came in April 2021 when he was selected for Nepal's T20I squad in the Nepal Tri-Nation Series, debuting with a bang by scoring 62 runs against the Netherlands, setting a record for three consecutive half-centuries in as many innings.
- This outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Series title and a nomination for the ICC's Men's Player of the Month award.
- His journey continued as he made his ODI debut against Papua New Guinea in September 2021 and achieved his first T20I century in February 2022 during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier A tournament.
- Kushal, representing Nepal in international cricket, made his ODI debut on September 7, 2021, against Papua New Guinea, with his last ODI appearance on August 30, 2023, against Pakistan.
- His T20I journey commenced on April 17, 2021, against the Netherlands, and he played his most recent T20I on April 4, 2022, against Papua New Guinea.
- Bhurtel's impressive career statistics encompass 44 ODIs, 16 T20Is, and 53 List A matches, where he has amassed 986 runs in ODIs, 573 runs in T20Is, and 1200 runs in List A matches.
- With an average of 22.93 in ODIs, 45.75 in T20Is, and 23.52 in List A, he has recorded one century and six fifties in ODIs, one century and five fifties in T20Is, and one century and eight fifties in List A.
- His highest scores include 115 in ODIs, an unbeaten 104 in T20Is, and another 115 in List A matches.
- Additionally, Bhurtel has displayed impressive fielding skills, securing 33 catches in ODIs, 15 in T20Is, and 37 in List A matches.
Kushal Bhurtel Salary
Kushal Bhurtel has established himself as a successful cricketer. As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to have ranged between $500,000 to $1 million. Currently, he commands an annual salary in the range of $350,000 to $500,000, primarily generated from his thriving cricket career. His dedication to the sport has propelled his financial success and afforded him a comfortable and cool lifestyle, reflecting his accomplishments on the field.
Kushal Bhurtel Height
Kushal Bhurtel possesses a tall physique, standing at the height of 177 centimeters (1.77 meters) or 5 feet 8 inches. With black eyes and matching black hair, he maintains a weight of 65 kilograms. His body measurements include a 38-inch chest, a 30-inch waist, and a 13-inch biceps, contributing to his overall fit and handsome appearance. Moreover, he has inked several tattoos on his body as well.
