Kathmandu, June 23 -- Sompal Kami grew up watching cricket in his locality in Punjab where his parents had migrated to in search of work. It was not unusual for him to dream about playing big games, especially in the wake of the glitzy Indian Premier League.

"But I wanted to play for the Nepali national team," said Kami who returned to Nepal in 2013 with whatever skills he had honed while he was in India.

Kami, who entered into the national team as a bowler, has established himself as the best all-rounder now.

On Thursday, Kami made a global breakthrough when Winnipeg Hawks bought him for $3,000 in a draft pick for the Global Twenty20 Canada.

"While watching IPL or other franchise leagues, I had this feeling that we also deserve a pla...