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David Warner Joins Kathmandu Gorkhas for Nepal Premier League
David Warner is a famous cricket player from Australia.
He is joining the Kathmandu Gorkhas team in Nepal.
He will play in the third season of the Nepal Premier League.
Warner said he is excited to visit Nepal and meet the team’s fans.
He also hopes the matches bring happiness to people.
Warner has scored more runs than any other overseas player in the Indian Premier League.
The Kathmandu Gorkhas said it took months of work to complete the signing.
The team hopes his presence will inspire young cricketers and help Nepali cricket grow.
Former Australian batter David Warner will play for Kathmandu Gorkhas in season three of the Nepal Premier League.
Kathmandu Gorkhas announced Warner’s signing on Tuesday and shared a video message from the player.
Warner said he hopes the tournament brings joy and gives people something to come together around.
Warner has scored 6,565 runs in 184 Indian Premier League matches, the most by an overseas player.
Kathmandu Gorkhas executive director Anubhab Swar Sirohiya said the signing could inspire young players and raise attention for Nepali cricket.
- Who
- David Warner and the Kathmandu Gorkhas cricket franchise.
- What
- Warner has joined the Kathmandu Gorkhas for season three of the Nepal Premier League.
- Where
- Nepal, with Warner set to represent the Kathmandu Gorkhas and play at the TU Cricket Ground.
- When
- The signing was announced on Tuesday; the articles do not provide a calendar date for the matches.
- Why
- The franchise wants to strengthen its team, inspire young players, excite supporters, and attract greater international attention to Nepali cricket.
Key facts
- Team
- Kathmandu Gorkhas
- Competition
- Nepal Premier League, season three
- Player
- David Warner, former Australian batter
- IPL record
- 6,565 runs in 184 matches
- IPL distinction
- Highest-scoring overseas player in the Indian Premier League
- Announcement
- Kathmandu Gorkhas announced the signing on Tuesday
- Signing process
- Executive director Anubhab Swar Sirohiya said it took months of conversations and persistence
Quotes
Kathmandu Gorkhas
Nepal Premier League franchise
“Hi everyone, I am really excited to be coming to Nepal and joining the Kathmandu Gorkhas squad. I know it has been an incredibly difficult time for so many, and I hope that the NPL could bring some joy and give people something to come together”
thehansindia.com
“12th Warriors, you manifested this! Two-time ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champion. T20 World Cup champion and Player of the Tournament. World Test Championship winner. Triple centurion. And the only player to win three IPL Orange Caps”
thehansindia.com
Anubhab Swar Sirohiya
Executive director of Kathmandu Gorkhas
“This is much bigger than one signing or one franchise. If bringing a global icon like David Warner to Nepal can inspire young players, excite our supporters, attract greater international attention and contribute in some way to the growth of Nepali cricket, then it will be one of the most meaningful things I have had the privilege of being part of.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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