NPL Third Edition: Foreign Players Signed by Franchises
Summary
Franchise teams in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League have begun signing foreign players, with several familiar overseas cricketers returning to their former sides. The league will be held in Kathmandu from Kartik 9 to Mangsir 5 with eight teams participating.
Key Points
- Sudurpaschim Royals have signed England's Safe Ali Jaib and New Zealand's Scott Kuggeleijn for the third straight NPL season.
- Janakpur Bolts have named Indian-origin American all-rounder Harmeet Singh as captain after signing him as their only foreign player so far.
- Lumbini Lions have retained Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella, while Chitwan Rhinos have signed England all-rounder Ravi Bopara and appointed Sohail Tanvir as coach.
- Pokhara Avengers have appointed Ajantha Mendis as head coach and signed Dhananjaya Lakshana; Kathmandu Gorkhas, Biratnagar Kings, and Karnali Yaks are yet to announce foreign players.
