Here is the full squad for Karnali Yaks in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024, after the auction:
Team Overview:
- Owners: Grihendra Ghimire and Jhanakdatta Khanal
- Franchise Fee Paid: NRs 1,11,70,000
Head Coach:
- Gyanendra Malla (Nepal)
Marquee Player:
- Sompal Kami (Nepal)
Total Amount Spent:
- NRs 7,400,000
Players Signed from the Auction:
Category A:
- Gulshan Kumar Jha – NRs 1,500,000
Category B:
- Nandan Yadav – NRs 1,100,000
- Mausam Dhakal – NRs 1,000,000
- Arjun Gharti – NRs 1,000,000
- Dev Khanal – NRs 1,000,000
Category C:
- Rit Gautam – NRs 500,000
- Bhuban Karki – NRs 500,000
Category D:
- Dipendra Rawat – NRs 300,000
- Dipak Dumre – NRs 300,000
- Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri – NRs 200,000
Team Summary:
Karnali Yaks have made a number of solid signings with a focus on building a strong core of domestic players. Sompal Kami, their marquee player, brings valuable all-rounder skills and leadership potential to the team.
The squad includes experienced players like Gulshan Kumar Jha, a Category A pick who will likely play a pivotal role, alongside other top-category players like Nandan Yadav, Mausam Dhakal, Arjun Gharti, and Dev Khanal. This mixture of established cricketers and promising talents offers great balance, especially in the bowling and middle-order batting departments.
Under the leadership of Gyanendra Malla as coach, the team is expected to thrive, benefiting from his tactical insights and local knowledge. The Karnali Yaks are shaping up to be a competitive side in NPL 2024, with a strong emphasis on a disciplined and balanced team dynamic.