Robin Singh aappointed mentor of Lumbini Lions for NPL Season 2

KATHMANDU: Lumbini Lions have appointed Indian coach Robin Singh as their mentor for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), scheduled from Mangsir 1 to 27 (Nov 17-13 Dec)

Aged 62, Singh brings decades of coaching experience. He has previously coached Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier League.

Singh has also led the UAE national cricket team and began his coaching career with India U-19, later serving as coach for Hubli Kabaddi team, India A, and as fielding coach for the Indian national team in 2007–2008.

Singh was the coach of Deccan Chargers in the inaugural IPL season (2008) and later became Mumbai Indians’ head coach in 2010, contributing to their 2013 IPL title.

He also served as Barbados Tridents’ coach and, in 2020, was appointed Director of Cricket and head coach of the UAE national team, under whom the UAE participated in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.

In the International League T20, he served as GM and head coach of MI Emirates, leading the team to a championship.

As a player, Singh was an all-rounder who represented India in one Test and 136 ODIs, scoring over 2,000 runs and taking 69 wickets.

Lumbini Lions chairman Ishwar Jisi expressed confidence in Singh’s appointment: “Bringing a world-class player and coach like Robin Singh to Lumbini is an opportunity not only for our team but for Nepali cricket as a whole. His international experience and strategic insights will inspire our players and strengthen our team. His leadership will surely help us achieve our goals.”

Robin Singh, meanwhile, expressed excitement about mentoring young Nepali talent: “I am thrilled to be part of the Nepal Premier League with Lumbini Lions. Cricket is growing rapidly in Nepal, and I look forward to sharing my experience to build a winning culture. The Lions have huge potential, and together we aim to make this season memorable for our fans and Nepali cricket.”

Lumbini Lions’ marquee player is Nepal national captain Rohit Kumar Paudel.

The team has already signed Australian Darcy Sutter and Italian Thomas Draca as foreign players, with more international signings expected soon.