Sudurpaschim Royals sign Sri Lankan batter Thanuka Dabare for NPL

The Sudurpaschim Royals have strengthened their squad for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) by signing Sri Lankan top-order batter Thanuka Dabare. The franchise announced the addition on Friday, November 13, with Chief Executive Officer Prakash Khadka expressing confidence that Dabare’s aggressive approach will provide critical depth to the team’s batting lineup. Dabare, who has stated his goal is to help the Royals secure the championship title, brings extensive professional experience to the roster. According to reports from Onlinekhabar and Nagarik News, his T20 career includes 923 runs across 50 matches at a strike rate of 142.65, featuring one century and five half-centuries, alongside 26 wickets. He also holds a significant record in longer formats, with over 1,600 runs in List A cricket and more than 2,200 runs in first-class appearances.