Could Rahul Yadav be Nepali cricket’s next big thing?
Summary
Sixteen-year-old Rahul Yadav made an immediate impact on his Nepal Premier League debut, taking two wickets for Janakpur Bolts and helping restrict Karnali Yaks to 132 for 9. The young pacer, discovered through a franchise talent hunt in Madhesh Province, has been tipped as a possible future star of Nepali cricket.
Key Points
- Rahul Yadav took two wickets and conceded just 15 runs in four overs on his NPL debut for Janakpur Bolts.
- Janakpur Bolts had named the 16-year-old as their iconic player after a talent hunt in Madhesh Province.
- Captain Harmeet Singh said Yadav’s pace and deceptive bowling could make him the next big thing in Nepali cricket.
- Despite Yadav’s efforts, Janakpur Bolts were bowled out for 113 and lost to Karnali Yaks by 19 runs.
