Kevin O’Brien Appointed Head Coach of Biratnagar Kings for NPL 2024
Exciting news for Biratnagar Kings fans! Kevin O’Brien, the former Irish international cricketer, has been appointed as the head coach of the team for the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024 season. The team, owned by former Nepali cricketer Paras Luniya, is thrilled to welcome O’Brien to their camp and looks forward to a successful partnership.
Kevin O’Brien made history with Ireland, playing in the country’s first-ever Test match against Pakistan in May 2018. Not only was he part of that historic match, but he also scored Ireland’s first-ever Test century in his debut. O’Brien has accumulated over 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs), cementing his legacy as one of Ireland’s finest cricketers. He also holds the record for the third-fastest century in a 50-over World Cup, further showcasing his impressive abilities.
Having debuted for Ireland in 2006 in an ODI against England, O’Brien brings a wealth of experience to Biratnagar Kings, and his leadership will be crucial as they aim for success in NPL 2024.
Biratnagar Kings Team for NPL 2024
Marquee Player: Sandeep Lamichhane
Players Signed in Auction:
- Category A: Lokesh Bam (NRs 1,500,000), Pratish GC (NRs 1,500,000)
- Category B: Bashir Ahmad (NRs 1,000,000)
- Category C: Anil Kharel (NRs 500,000), Rajesh Pulami Magar (NRs 500,000), Jitendra Kumar Mukhiya (NRs 500,000), Dipak Bohara (NRs 500,000)
- Category D: Subhash Bhandari (NRs 250,000), Naren Bhatta (NRs 200,000), Mrinal Gurung (NRs 200,000)
Total Spent: NRs 6,650,000
NPL 2024 Teams and Squads
Here’s a quick look at the full squads of all teams in the Nepal Premier League 2024:
1. Biratnagar Kings
- Marquee Player: Sandeep Lamichhane
- Players: Lokesh Bam, Pratish GC, Bashir Ahmad, Rajesh Pulami Magar, Jitendra Kumar Mukhiya, Anil Kharel, Dipak Bohara, Subhash Bhandari, Naren Bhatta, Mrinal Gurung
2. Chitwan Rhinos
- Marquee Player: Kushal Malla
- Players: Rijan Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee, Sharad Vesawkar, Bipin Rawal, Santosh Karki, Dipesh Shrestha, Amar Singh Rautela, Deepak Bohara, Ranjeet Kumar, Gautam KC
3. Janakpur Bolts
- Marquee Player: Aasif Sheikh
- Players: Lalit Rajbanshi, Anil Kumar Sah, Rupesh K Singh, Kishor Mahato, Aakash Tripathi, Shubh Kansakar, Sher Malla, Hemant Dhami, Arniko Prasad Yadav, Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar
4. Karnali Yaks
- Marquee Player: Sompal Kami
- Players: Gulshan Kumar Jha, Nandan Yadav, Mausam Dhakal, Arjun Gharti, Dev Khanal, Rit Gautam, Bhuban Karki, Dipendra Rawat, Dipak Dumre, Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri
5. Kathmandu Gurkhas
- Marquee Player: Karan KC
- Players: Shahab Alam, Bhim Sharki, Rashid Khan, Shankar Rana, Dipesh Prasad Kandel, Sumit Maharjan, Krishna Karki, Bibek KC, Pratik Shrestha, Raju Rizal
6. Lumbini Lions
- Marquee Player: Rohit Kumar Paudel
- Players: Surya Tamang, Bibek Yadav, Sundeep Jora, Aashutosh Ghiraiya, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Durgesh Gupta, Arjun Saud, Dinesh Adhikari, Abhishesh Gautam, Bikash Aagri
7. Pokhara Avengers
- Marquee Player: Kushal Bhurtel
- Players: Sagar Dhakal, Akash Chand, Kiran Kumar Thagunna, Narayan Joshi, Bipin Khatri, Dilip Nath, Trit Raj Das, Sunam Gautam, Dinesh Kharel, Amrit Gurung
8. Sudurpaschim Royals
- Marquee Player: Dipendra Singh Airee
- Players: Md Aarif Sheikh, Abinash Bohara, Binod Bhandari, Ishan Pandey, Arjun Kumal, Khadak Bahadur Bohara, Naresh Budhayer, Bhoj Raj Bhatta, Amit Shrestha, Naren Saud
With the leadership of Kevin O’Brien, Biratnagar Kings are all set for an exciting season in the Nepal Premier League 2024. The team has built a solid squad, and under O’Brien’s guidance, they will be looking to make a strong impact on the field. Fans can expect a thrilling season ahead as these talented players gear up to compete for the championship.