Paresh Prasad Lohani (born August 19, 1980, Kathmandu) is a former Nepalese cricketer who played as a top-order right-handed batsman and occasional off-break bowler. He started opening since 1996. Lohani first played for Nepal in the ACC Trophy 2000 in the UAE. He also played in the 2007 ACC twenty20 Cup and 2012 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Lohani was one of the early stars of Nepali cricket in the 2000s and represented Nepal during its formative years in international cricket.

Career Highlights:

• Debut: He represented Nepal in the 2002 ICC Under-19 World Cup and was a part of Nepal's senior squad in multiple ACC and ICC tournaments throughout the 2000s.
• Memorable Innings: Paresh Lohani is best remembered for his fast and fearless batting, often giving Nepal strong starts in tournaments like the ACC Trophy and ICC World Cricket League.
• He was a key player during Nepal's early days under coach Roy Dias, forming an impactful batting unit with players like Binod Das, Shakti Gauchan, and Mehboob Alam.