NPL Mini Auction: Mix of comebacks, new talents, and surprise omissions
Summary
The Nepal Premier League (NPL) Mini Auction featured the return of Mohammad Adil Alam and saw teams signing a blend of seasoned players and new talents, with some experienced cricketers surprisingly going unsold.
Key Points
- Mohammad Adil Alam returned to Nepali cricket after a two-year ban and was secured by Kathmandu Gorkhas through a lucky draw.
- A total of 150 players were in the auction, with 37 sold and 11 signed from a wishlist at below base prices.
- Chitwan Rhinos spent the most (Rs 3.9 million) securing five players including top openers.
- Experienced players like Sharad Vesawkar and Pradeep Airee went unsold, including from the wishlist.
- The auction categories featured top bids of Rs 1.5 million for Category A players and Rs 1 million for top Category B players.
