NPL 2024 – Janakpur Bolts Full Squad

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

Team Overview:

• Owner: Amit Shrestha
• Head Coach: Pubudu Dassanayake (Sri Lanka)
• Marquee Player: Aasif Sheikh (Nepal)

Total Amount Spent:

• NRs 79.25 lakhs

Players Signed from the Auction:

Category A:

1. Lalit Rajbanshi – NRs 15 lakhs
2. Anil Sah – NRs 15 lakhs
3. Kishore Mahato – NRs 10 lakhs

Category B:

1. Aakash Tripathi – NRs 10 lakhs
2. Rupesh Singh – NRs 10 lakhs
3. Shubh Kansakar – NRs 5 lakhs
4. Hemanta Dhami – NRs 5 lakhs

Category C:

1. Arniko Yadav – NRs 2.25 lakhs
2. Sher Malla – NRs 5 lakhs
3. Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar – NRs 2 lakhs

Foreign Players:

1. James Neesham (New Zealand)
2. Sohaib Maqsood (Pakistan)
3. Lahiru Milantha (Sri Lanka)
4. Muhammad Mohsin (Pakistan)
5. Joshua Tromp (South Africa)

Team Summary:

Janakpur Bolts have made strategic signings with a mix of experienced local players and foreign talent. Aasif Sheikh, a key local player, is the marquee pick for the team. The foreign signings like James Neesham, an all-rounder from New Zealand, and Sohaib Maqsood from Pakistan, add significant firepower to their squad.

Under the guidance of Pubudu Dassanayake, a respected Sri Lankan coach, the team is likely to benefit from solid tactical insights and international cricketing expertise. The squad is well-balanced, with quality bowlers, all-rounders, and explosive batters, positioning Janakpur Bolts as a competitive team in NPL 2024.