NPL Season 3 offers a promising platform for emerging Bangladeshi talent
Summary
NPL Season 3 has drawn 10 Bangladeshi cricketers to Nepal, with Shakib Al Hasan, Saif Hassan and emerging talents like Ariful Islam and Jishan Alam among the headline names. The players are giving the tournament added visibility in Bangladesh while using the league as a platform to showcase their skills.
Key Points
- NPL Season 3 features 10 Bangladeshi players, the first time so many have appeared in a franchise tournament outside Bangladesh in a single season.
- Shakib Al Hasan headlines the group, but emerging players Ariful Islam and Jishan Alam are also using the league to raise their profile.
- Ariful has been one of the standout performers, scoring 119 runs in three games for Karnali Yaks.
- Saif Hassan nearly pulled off a win for Janakpur Bolts and said the NPL is a strong platform for Bangladeshi players.
