New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan received a grand reception upon his arrival in Kirtipur, Nepal, for the inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League. The left-handed batter will participate for Karnali Yaks in the eight-team franchise-based tournament.
In a video shared by the franchise, Dhawan’s arrival in Nepal to the team hotel room was captured and edited with compilation of footages involved. The cricket fans in Nepal were seen thronging his vehicle, fire fountains were lightened, and the player was given Uttariya around his shoulders.
The social media handle of the Karanali Yaks shared the video of Dhawan’s entry into the country with the caption reading ‘The wait is over – Shikhar Dhawan ‘Gabbar’, is here.
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Dhawan was heard saying: ‘Namaste Nepal, main aa chuka hoon aur jald aapse milunga’ (Hello Nepal, I am here and will be soon meeting you’ll).
In August this year, Dhawan announced his retirement from all formats of competitive cricket, bringing curtains on his nearly two-decade-long career on the field. He was last seen in action for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 in April this year and his fans will be eager to see him back wield his willow.
What is Nepal Premier League?
Nepal Premier League is the T20 competition organised by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). The first season will see participation of eight teams where each team will play the rest of the opposition once in the single round-robin format league phase, meaning no team can play more than seven matches. The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs, which will be a like-a-like to the one held in the Indian Premier League.
The tournament will be held from November 30 to December 21 with all the matches to be staged at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Pokhara Avengers, Janakpur Bolts, Biratnagar Kings, Kathmandu Gurkhas, Lumbini Lions, Chitwan Rhinos, Sudurpaschim Royals, and Karnali Yaks are the eight teams to feature in the first season.
Janakpur Bolts defeated Biratnagar Kings by eight wickets in the first match of the NPL opener.
In a video shared by the franchise, Shikhar Dhawan’s arrival in Nepal to the team hotel room was captured and edited with compilation of footages involved. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
