Brandon McMullen Joins Sudurpaschim Royals for Nepal Premier League 2024

The Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024 is gearing up to be an exciting cricket spectacle, and the latest buzz in the tournament is the addition of Scottish cricketer Brandon McMullen to the Sudurpaschim Royals squad. The NPL, which will take place in Kathmandu from November 30 to December 21, is set to showcase some of the best cricketing talent from around the world, and McMullen’s inclusion adds a new layer of excitement.

McMullen, who made his T20 debut for Scotland against Germany in July 2023, has quickly made a name for himself with impressive performances on the international stage. He boasts a highest T20 score of 59, achieved against Australia, and has also made significant strides in his ODI career. McMullen’s standout moment came when he claimed his first-ever 5-wicket haul during the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe against Ireland. His ability to perform under pressure was further highlighted when he scored his maiden ODI century against Oman, finishing with 136 runs off 121 balls.

NPL 2024 Team Line-ups and Players

The 2024 edition of the Nepal Premier League will feature eight teams, each bringing together a unique mix of local and international players. Here’s a look at the squads:

1. Biratnagar Kings

Marquee Player: Sandeep Lamichhane

Lokesh Bam
Pratish GC
Bashir Ahmad
Rajesh Pulami Magar
Jitendra Kumar Mukhiya
Anil Kharel
Dipak Bohara
Subhash Bhandari
Naren Bhatta
Mrinal Gurung

2. Chitwan Rhinos

Marquee Player: Kushal Malla

Rijan Dhakal
Kamal Singh Airee
Sharad Vesawkar
Bipin Rawal
Santosh Karki
Dipesh Shrestha
Amar Singh Rautela
Deepak Bohara
Ranjeet Kumar
Gautam KC

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3. Janakpur Bolts

Marquee Player: Aasif Sheikh

Lalit Rajbanshi
Anil Kumar Sah
Rupesh K Singh
Kishor Mahato
Aakash Tripathi
Shubh Kansakar
Sher Malla
Hemant Dhami
Arniko Prasad Yadav
Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar

4. Karnali Yaks

Marquee Player: Sompal Kami

Gulshan Kumar Jha
Nandan Yadav
Mausam Dhakal
Arjun Gharti
Dev Khanal
Rit Gautam
Bhuban Karki
Dipendra Rawat
Dipak Dumre
Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri

5. Kathmandu Gurkhas

Marquee Player: Karan KC

Shahab Alam
Bhim Sharki
Rashid Khan
Shankar Rana
Dipesh Prasad Kandel
Sumit Maharjan
Krishna Karki
Bibek KC
Pratik Shrestha
Raju Rizal

6. Lumbini Lions

Marquee Player: Rohit Kumar Paudel

Surya Tamang
Bibek Yadav
Sundeep Jora
Aashutosh Ghiraiya
Tilak Raj Bhandari
Durgesh Gupta
Arjun Saud
Dinesh Adhikari
Abhishesh Gautam
Bikash Aagri

7. Pokhara Avengers

Marquee Player: Kushal Bhurtel

Sagar Dhakal
Akash Chand
Kiran Kumar Thagunna
Narayan Joshi
Bipin Khatri
Dilip Nath
Trit Raj Das
Sunam Gautam
Dinesh Kharel
Amrit Gurung

8. Sudurpaschim Royals

Marquee Player: Dipendra Singh Airee

Md Aarif Sheikh
Abinash Bohara
Binod Bhandari
Ishan Pandey
Arjun Kumal
Khadak Bahadur Bohara
Naresh Budhayer
Bhoj Raj Bhatta
Amit Shrestha
Naren Saud

The Excitement Ahead

With an impressive mix of marquee players and promising local talents, NPL 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling editions of the tournament. Sudurpaschim Royals’ recent acquisition of Brandon McMullen only adds to the excitement, as fans eagerly await the action to kick off in Kathmandu later this month. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how these teams, with their diverse skill sets and strategies, battle it out for supremacy on the cricket field.

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