Sudurpaschim Royals unveiled their jersey and team anthem for the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Tuesday.
The team’s owner Swatantra Pratap Shah, marquee player Dipendra Singh Airee, and brand ambassador Olympian Deepak Bista jointly launched the jersey. Marquee player Dipendra expressed that it’s a meaningful coincidence that both he and the team owner are from Sudurpaschim and added that the team has excellent management.
Brand ambassador Olympian Deepak Bista thanked the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) for organizing the NPL, which he believes will help take Nepal’s cricket to new heights. CAN Secretary Paras Khadka stated that with the franchise teams of NPL, Nepali cricket is reaching another milestone.
Head coach Jagat Tamata, who has been involved in cricket for 48 years, expressed gratitude for the responsibility given to him by Sudurpaschim Royals.
The Sudurpaschim Royals team anthem, featuring vocals by Anita Chalaune, Chakra Bam, and Tanka Timilsina, and music arranged by Anxmus , was also launched during the program. A video directed by Dasharath Sunar showcasing Sudurpaschim’s identity was also presented.
Team owner Shah expressed that the NPL marks the beginning of a golden era in Nepali cricket and that there’s no need to look back now. Highlighting Sudurpaschim as a fertile ground for sports, he committed to developing future players from the region.
Organized by CAN, the NPL will take place from November 30 to December 20 with the participation of eight teams.
Sudurpaschim Royals
- Marquee Player: Dipendra Singh Airee
- Squad: Md Aarif Sheikh, Abinash Bohara, Binod Bhandari, Ishan Pandey, Arjun Kumal, Khadak Bahadur Bohara, Naresh Budhayer, Bhoj Raj Bhatta, Amit Shrestha, Naren Saud
- Foreign Players: Rohan Mustafa, Scott Kuggeleijn, Saif Zaib, Brandon McMullen
- Head Coach: Jagat Tamata (Nepal)
- Mentor: Brad Hodge (Australia)
