Pokhara Avengers Appoint Chamika Karunaratne New Captain, Chitwan Rhinos Maintain Sikandar Raza

Summary

Pokhara Avengers have appointed Chamika Karunaratne as their new captain in place of Kushal Bhurtel after three straight defeats in the Nepal Premier League. Chitwan Rhinos will keep Sikandar Raza as captain even after Kushal Malla returned from injury.

Key Points
  • Pokhara Avengers have replaced regular captain Kushal Bhurtel with Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne.
  • The team made the change after losing three consecutive matches and sitting at the bottom of the points table.
  • Chitwan Rhinos have kept Sikandar Raza as captain despite Kushal Malla's return from injury.
  • Kushal Malla is expected to strengthen Chitwan's batting lineup.
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