Sri Lanka's former captain Angelo Mathews to play for Biratnagar Kings in NPL

Sri Lanka's former captain and experienced all-rounder Angelo Mathews will play for Biratnagar Kings in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Biratnagar Kings announced in a statement on Thursday that Mathews has joined the team.

The 39-year-old is a right-handed batter. He was a member of the Sri Lankan squad that won the T20 World Cup in 2014. Mathews, who has also captained Sri Lanka, is a veteran player who has long been active in international cricket.

The third edition of the NPL begins October 26 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.