Sudurpaschim Royals sign Sri Lankan batter Thanuka Dabare for NPL
The Sudurpaschim Royals have signed Sri Lankan batter Thanuka Dabare as the Nepal Premier League continues with two matches scheduled for today.
The Sudurpaschim Royals have bolstered their roster for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) by signing Sri Lankan top-order batter Thanuka Dabare, the club announced on Friday, November 13.
According to reports from Onlinekhabar and Nagarik News, the franchise expects the addition of the experienced Sri Lankan cricketer to provide significant depth to their batting lineup. Sudurpaschim Royals Chief Executive Officer Prakash Khadka stated that the team management is confident that Dabare’s aggressive playing style will strengthen their top-order performance throughout the tournament.
In his own statement regarding the signing, Dabare expressed enthusiasm about joining the Royals and competing in the NPL. He noted that his primary objective is to contribute effectively to the team's campaign and help them secure the championship title.
Dabare brings a diverse background in professional cricket to the Royals. Statistical data provided by both Onlinekhabar and Nagarik News indicates that the batter has participated in 50 T20 matches, accumulating 923 runs with a strike rate of 142.65. His T20 record includes one century and five half-centuries, alongside 47 sixes and 86 fours. Additionally, he has recorded 26 wickets in the T20 format. His experience extends to the longer formats as well, with 1,678 runs in 67 List A matches and 2,275 runs across 49 first-class appearances.
NPL action continues
The announcement comes as the NPL tournament schedule remains in full swing. Onlinekhabar reported that two matches are slated for today, November 13, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.
The first fixture features the Kathmandu Gorkhas against the Sudurpaschim Royals, scheduled for 12:30 pm. Kathmandu enters the contest in second place on the points table, having secured four wins in five matches. The Sudurpaschim Royals currently sit in third place, with a record of four wins and two losses from six games.
The second match of the day will see the Chitwan Rhinos face off against the Janakpur Bolts at 4:30 pm. The Rhinos are currently fifth in the standings, having won two of their five matches, with one game abandoned due to rain. The Janakpur Bolts occupy the sixth position, having struggled to find momentum with only two wins in their six outings.