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:
- Lalit Rajbanshi – NRs 15 lakhs
- Anil Sah – NRs 15 lakhs
- Kishore Mahato – NRs 10 lakhs
Category B:
- Aakash Tripathi – NRs 10 lakhs
- Rupesh Singh – NRs 10 lakhs
- Shubh Kansakar – NRs 5 lakhs
- Hemanta Dhami – NRs 5 lakhs
Category C:
- Arniko Yadav – NRs 2.25 lakhs
- Sher Malla – NRs 5 lakhs
- Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar – NRs 2 lakhs
Foreign Players:
- James Neesham (New Zealand)
- Sohaib Maqsood (Pakistan)
- Lahiru Milantha (Sri Lanka)
- Muhammad Mohsin (Pakistan)
- 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.