Lumbini Lions land Aasif Sheikh at NPL Season 3 auction
Summary
Lumbini Lions secured Nepal opener and wicketkeeper Mahamad Aasif Sheikh as the marquee player for the third season of Nepal Premier League through a lucky draw at the auction.
Key Points
- Mahamad Aasif Sheikh was the marquee player released by Janakpur Bolts and was the biggest signing at the NPL Season 3 auction.
- Lumbini Lions secured Sheikh through a lucky draw after bids reached the maximum price of Rs2 million.
- The auction featured 155 players with 37 selected by eight franchises across three categories (A, B, C).
- Teams submitted wish lists after the auction to complete their squads up to the 14-player domestic quota.
