Team India’s superstar batsman Shikhar Dhawan retired from international and domestic cricket on August 24, 2024. Therefore, he will not play in the IPL this year as well. Now, there is great news for fans as Dhawan is all set to shine on the cricket field once again. This is his first time participating in the Nepal Premier League. He is part of Karnali Yax in NPL and the team itself has given this information through a tweet.
The Dhawan team’s match will be held on December 2
The first season of the 2024 Nepal Premier League will be held from November 30 to December 21. Shikhar Dhawan’s team Karnali Yax will play their first match against Janakpur Bolts on December 2. Dhawan can play in it. The captain of his team is Sompal Kami.
Karnali Yax tweeted
Karnali Yax tweeted that the wait is over – Shikhar Dhawan ‘Gabbar’ has arrived. Get ready for a dynamic performance as they embark on an unforgettable season with Karnali Yak FC in the Nepal Premier League. Let’s take the trophy home together.
Played all three formats of cricket for India
Shikhar Dhawan has played for India in all three formats of international cricket. For the team, he has scored 2315 runs in 34 Test matches, 6793 runs in 167 ODIs, 1759 runs in T20 Internationals and 11 half-centuries at an average of 27.92. He scored a total of 24 centuries in all three formats.
A total of 8 teams will participate in this competition
A total of 8 teams participated in the first season of Nepal Super League. These include Virat Nagar Kings, Chitwal Rhinos, Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yak FC, Kathmandu Gurkhas, Lumbini Lions, Pokhara Avengers, Far West Royals Team. The final match of the tournament will be played in Kirtipur on December 21.
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