DistantNews
Support us
KS Bharat to play NPL for Kathmandu Gorkhas
🇳🇵 Nepal /Sports

KS Bharat to play NPL for Kathmandu Gorkhas

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified New plan
  • Former Indian Test wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat will play for the Kathmandu Gorkhas in the upcoming Nepal Premier League season.
  • Bharat, who recently retired from international cricket, brings significant experience as a wicketkeeper and middle-order batter.
  • He is the first foreign player announced by the Gorkhas, bolstering their squad for the NPL.

Former Indian Test wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat is set to join the Kathmandu Gorkhas for the third season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The Gorkhas announced the signing on social media, marking a significant addition to their squad.

Bharat, 32, recently retired from international cricket after representing India in Test matches. He brings a wealth of experience from his career in Indian domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad that won the 2024 IPL title.

His ability to contribute as both a wicketkeeper and a middle-order batter is expected to add considerable depth to the Kathmandu Gorkhas. Bharat is the first foreign player the team has confirmed for the upcoming NPL season, highlighting the team's strategy to strengthen its lineup with experienced international talent.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by OnlineKhabar English. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog