NPL Season 2 gains int’l spotlight (photos)
Global media outlets and foreign platforms are highlighting Nepal’s franchise cricket.
KATHMANDU: The second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), which kicked off in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, has attracted significant attention from the international cricket community.
Global media outlets and foreign platforms are highlighting Nepal’s franchise cricket, with cricket fan portals and regional websites in India and Pakistan featuring NPL coverage.
The league is also being broadcast live on India’s Star Sports and platforms such as Fancode.com.
In the United Kingdom, “CricketWorld.com” has published detailed content on NPL-2 teams, squads, and foreign players.
Participation from international stars like Faf du Plessis, Jason Roy, and Imran Tahir is being seen as a boost for Nepalese franchise cricket and an opportunity to position NPL as a notable tournament in the South Asian T20 structure.
The BBC Nepali Service reported on the opening day’s match, where Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated Janakpur Bolts, highlighting the growing interest among cricket fans.
UK-based platform Wisden.com also explained the new broadcast format of the league, signaling that Nepalese cricket is increasingly becoming competitive at the regional level.
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