Lumbini Lions – NPL 2024

Here is the full squad for Lumbini Lions in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024, after the auction:

Team Overview:

• Owner: Ishwor GC
• Franchise Price Paid: NRs 1,86,00,004

Marquee Player:

• Rohit Kumar Paudel (Nepal)

Total Amount Spent:

• NRs 8,475,000

Players Signed from the Auction:

Category A:

1. Surya Tamang – NRs 1,500,000
2. Bibek Yadav – NRs 1,500,000
3. Sundeep Jora – NRs 1,500,000

Category B:

1. Aashutosh Ghiraiya – NRs 1,000,000
2. Tilak Raj Bhandari – NRs 1,000,000
3. Durgesh Gupta – NRs 800,000

Category C:

1. Arjun Saud – NRs 500,000

Category D:

1. Dinesh Adhikari – NRs 275,000
2. Abhishesh Gautam – NRs 200,000
3. Bikash Aagri – NRs 200,000

Team Summary:

Lumbini Lions have invested heavily in building a competitive squad, with a clear focus on strong batting and bowling options. The marquee player, Rohit Kumar Paudel, is one of Nepal’s brightest young talents, and will be key to the team’s performance both with the bat and in leadership.

They have also secured some of Nepal’s top domestic talent, including Surya Tamang, Bibek Yadav, and Sundeep Jora — all of whom have proven themselves in various domestic competitions. This trio of Category A players will form the core of the team’s batting and bowling line-ups.

In addition, they have made smart investments in Category B players like Aashutosh Ghiraiya, Tilak Raj Bhandari, and Durgesh Gupta, who will add depth and balance to the squad. With Arjun Saud as a promising Category C pick, the team also has a solid mix of experience and young blood.

Under the guidance of the coaching staff, Lumbini Lions are poised to be one of the stronger teams in NPL 2024, with a blend of aggressive batting, steady bowling, and tactical leadership from Rohit Kumar Paudel.