NPL secures ICC sanction
Summary
The Nepal Premier League has secured ICC sanctioning, giving the franchise Twenty20 tournament official status and allowing player performances to count toward career records. The league is also preparing to introduce the Decision Review System in its upcoming third edition.
Key Points
- The Nepal Premier League has received official sanctioning from the ICC, making its matches official T20 fixtures with record-keeping recognition.
- ICC approval lifts previous roster restrictions and could allow franchise teams to sign prominent international and active Test cricketers.
- CAN Secretary Paras Khadka welcomed the development as a major milestone for Nepali cricket.
- The league plans to introduce DRS in the next edition, with implementation details expected soon and costs estimated at Rs 15 million to Rs 20 million.
