Could Rahul Yadav be Nepali cricket’s next big thing?
Summary
Seventeen-year-old Rahul Yadav made an eye-catching Nepal Premier League debut for Janakpur Bolts, taking two wickets for just 15 runs against Karnali Yaks. His pace and composure have sparked talk that he could become the next big thing in Nepali cricket.
Key Points
- Rahul Yadav, 17, made his Nepal Premier League debut for Janakpur Bolts and took 2 wickets for 15 runs in four overs.
- He dismissed key batters early, including on his first ball, and helped restrict Karnali Yaks to 132 for 9.
- Janakpur Bolts had selected him through a Talent Hunt in Madhesh Province and named him their iconic player.
- Captain Harmeet Singh said Yadav’s pace and deceptive bowling could make him a major prospect for Nepali cricket.
