Mehidy Hasan and Hussain Talat join Nepal Premier League teams

Pokhara Avengers and Karnali Yaks have strengthened their squads with international signings ahead of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League. Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan has committed to Pokhara Avengers for the tournament. According to details shared by the team, the upcoming matches will mark his first appearance in a foreign franchise league. In addition to securing Mehidy Hasan, Pokhara Avengers also reached an agreement with former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan for the same competition. On the other side, Karnali Yaks welcomed Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat to their roster as a foreign player. At 30 years of age, Talat brings a background in domestic cricket and multiple T20 franchise competitions. His career includes previous stints in the Pakistan Super League and the Bangladesh Premier League. These high-profile additions are expected to bring valuable international experience to the teams participating in the tournament held in the country. The arrival of these players highlights the growing international footprint of the franchise cricket tournament. Both franchises have moved quickly to lock in overseas talent as preparation ramps up for the upcoming matches. Team management noted that the inclusion of experienced campaigners from Test-playing nations will elevate the overall competitiveness of the matches. Fans await the opening fixtures to see how the new foreign recruits perform under local conditions.