NPL season three: Biratnagar Kings train in India, teams sign new partnerships

Biratnagar Kings are training at the Purvanchal Cricket Academy in Uttar Pradesh, India, ahead of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

All players except captain Sandeep Lamichhane are taking part in the training, which began on Asoj 13. Lamichhane is with the national team for the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Oman.

Lokesh Bam will join the squad from Asoj 25. The team has been playing floodlit practice matches against Indian players who have featured in the Ranji Trophy.

Head coach Dhammika Prasad said training in India has been going well. Spin bowling coach Dinuka Sulakshana has also been training the squad.

Meanwhile, Kathmandu Gorkhas have partnered with Cloud Education Visa, and Janakpur Bolts with IGI Prudential Insurance. The Gorkhas partnership aims to increase private sector participation in promoting cricket.

Under the agreement, Janakpur Bolts' Nepali players, coaches and staff will be insured during the playing season. The agreement was signed by insurance company CEO Yugeshbhakta Bade Shrestha and Bolts general manager Niroj Khatiwada.