KATHMANDU, Oct 22: Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan and Pakistan's Hussain Talat have joined Pokhara Avengers and Karnali Yaks, respectively, for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), adding international experience to the teams ahead of the tournament.
Pokhara Avengers announced on Wednesday that they had signed Mehidy, who is ranked eighth in the ICC men's T20 International bowling rankings, for the upcoming season.
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Mehidy, 31, has represented Bangladesh in 78 T20 internationals and 12 one-day internationals, taking 78 wickets in T20Is and 15 in ODIs. He has also played for six different teams in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The NPL will mark his first appearance in a foreign franchise league, according to the information provided by the team.
Pokhara Avengers have also signed former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan for the third edition of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Karnali Yaks have brought in Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat as their foreign player. The franchise announced his signing on Wednesday through its social media account.
Talat, 30, has experience in domestic cricket and various T20 franchise competitions, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Bangladesh Premier League. He has scored 3,950 runs in 204 matches, according to the available details.
The third edition of the NPL is scheduled to begin in Kathmandu on October 26.