Shikhar Dhawan: Shikhar Dhawan will play in the league of this neighboring country for the first time, sudden big announcement
Indian team’s superstar batsman Shikhar Dhawan retired from international cricket and domestic cricket on 24 August 2024. For this reason, he will not be playing in the IPL this year either. Now a big good news has come for the fans and Dhawan is ready to dazzle on the cricket field once again. He will play for the first time in Nepal Premier League. He is a part of Karnali Yax in NPL and the franchise itself has given this information by tweeting.
Dhawan’s team’s match will be held on 2nd December
The first season of Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played from 30 November to 21 December. Shikhar Dhawan’s team Karnali Yax will have its first match against Janakpur Bolts on December 2. In which Dhawan can play. The captain of his team is Sompal Kami.
Karnali Yax tweeted
Karnali Yax tweeted and wrote that the wait is over – Shikhar Dhawan ‘Gabbar’ has arrived. Get ready for a power-packed performance as they join Karnali Yaks for an unforgettable season of the Nepal Premier League. Let’s bring home the trophy together.
Played cricket in all three formats for India
Shikhar Dhawan has played international cricket in all three formats for the Indian team. For the team, he has scored 2315 runs in 34 Test matches, 6793 runs in 167 ODI matches and 1759 runs in T20 Internationals with 11 half-centuries at an average of 27.92. He has scored a total of 24 centuries in all three formats.
A total of 8 teams will participate in the tournament
A total of 8 teams will participate in the first season of Nepal Premier League. These include Viratnagar Kings, Chitwal Rhinos, Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yaks, Kathmandu Gurkhas, Lumbini Lions, Pokhara Avengers, Far West Royals. The final match of the tournament will be played on December 21 in Kirtipur.
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