KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Pakistan's T20 captain Sahibzada Farhan will represent Karnali Yaks in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the franchise has confirmed.
Welcoming the Pakistani cricketer, the franchise announced his signing on social media, writing, “Welcome to the Yaks, Sahibzada Farhan.”
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Farhan was the leading run-scorer in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, scoring 383 runs, including two centuries, in six matches.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh all-rounder Mohammed Saifuddin will represent Pokhara Avengers in the 2026 NPL. The franchise announced his signing, expressing its pleasure at securing the Bangladesh international for the tournament.
Saifuddin impressed at the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup, taking 13 wickets during the tournament. He also represented Bangladesh in the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
The third edition of the NPL is scheduled to take place in Kathmandu from October 26 to November 21.