Karnali Yaks
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Karnali Yaks[edit]
| कर्णाली याक्स | |
| League | Nepal Premier League |
|---|---|
| Personnel | |
| Captain | Sompal Kami |
| Coach | Gyanendra Malla |
| Owner | Himalayan Builders & Engineers |
| Team information | |
| City | Karnali Province, Nepal |
| Colours | Blue and Yellow |
| Established | 5 September 2024 |
| Home ground | Kalinchowk Cricket Ground, Birendranagar, Surkhet, Nepal |
Karnali Yaks (Nepali: कर्णाली याक्स) is a professional franchise cricket team based in Karnali Province that competes in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The team was formed in 2024 to compete in the first season of the competition. The team is owned by Himalayan Builders & Engineers and is captained by marquee player Sompal Kami[1] and coached by Gyanendra Malla.[2][3]
Franchise History[edit]
In January 2024, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced that the inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League would take place in November and December 2024.[4][5][6] On 2 August 2024, CAN issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for franchise ownership. The Karnali franchise was sold to Himalayan Builders & Engineers for NPR.1.11 crore (US$ 83 Thousand).[7]
Team Identity[edit]
The team logo and name was revealed on 30 September 2024 in a ceremony held at the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu.[8] The logo features a yak head in the center, with a mountain range in the background. The text "Karnali Yaks" is written below the image.The logo combines brown, blue, and yellow hues, creating a visually striking image.
Actress Swastima Khadka was signed as the 'Face of Karnali Yaks'.[9]The team's anthem is "Aayo Karnali" written and composed by US based artist Sujan "SOHM" Khanal.
Current Squad[edit]
The player auction took place on 6 October 2024, finalizing 11 local players.[10]
- Players with international caps are listed in bold.
| Karnali Yaks squad for the 2024 Nepal Premier League | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Name | Nationality[lower-alpha 1] | Birth Date | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Category | Notes |
| 1 | Sompal Kami |  Nepal
|
2 February 1996 (age 28) | Right-handed | Right-arm Fast medium | Marquee Player | Captain |
| 2 | Dipendra Rawat | Nepal
|
9 June 2002 (age 22) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Category 'C' | |
| 3 | Rit Gautam | Nepal
|
19 September 2001 (age 23) | Right-handed | N/A | Category 'B' | |
| 4 | Dipak Dumre | Nepal
|
22 September 2004 (age 20) | Right-handed | N/A | Category 'C' | |
| 5 | Mausam Dhakal | Nepal
|
27 January 2001 (age 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Category 'B' | |
| 6 | Nandan Yadav | Nepal
|
27 July 2000 (age 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Category 'A' | |
| 7 | Bhuban Karki | Nepal
|
28 January 1994 (age 30) | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox spin | Category 'B' | |
| 8 | Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri | Nepal
|
28 February 2006 (age 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Category 'C' | |
| 9 | Arjun Gharti | Nepal
|
21 August 2003 (age 21) | Right-handed | N/A | Category 'B' | Wicket-keeper |
| 10 | Dev Khanal | Nepal
|
29 May 2005 (age 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Category 'A' | |
| 11 | Gulsan Kumar Jha | Nepal
|
17 February 2006 | Left-handed | Right-arm medium | Category 'A' | |
| 12 | Hussain Talat |  Pakistan
|
12 February 1996 (age 28) | Left-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Overseas | |
| 13 | Babar Hayat |  Hong Kong
|
5 January 1992 (age 32) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Overseas | Associate |
| 14 | Chadwick Walton |  West Indies
|
3 July 1985 (age 39) | Right-handed | N/A | Overseas | Wicket-keeper |
| 15 | |||||||
| 16 | |||||||
Administration and support staff[edit]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Owner | Jhanak Datta Khanal
|
| Co-Owner | Grihendra Ghimire
|
| Team Director | Gyanendra Malla
|
| Consulting Coach | Raju Basnet
|
| Video Analyst | Ravi Thapa
|
| Physio | Lokendra Kunwar
|
Results Summary[edit]
Overall Result in NPL[edit]
| Year | Pld | Won | Lost | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | SR (%) | Position | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | |||||||||
| Total |
Captains[edit]
| Player | Nationality[lower-alpha 2] | From | To | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win% | Best Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sompal Kami | Nepal
|
2024 |
Statistics[edit]
Most Runs[edit]
| Player | Years | Innings | Runs | High score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Most Wickets[edit]
| Player | Years | Innings | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Notes[edit]
- ↑ The information in the nationality column is according to ESPNcricinfo. This information may not necessarily reflect the player's birthplace or citizenship.
- ↑ The information in the nationality column is according to ESPNcricinfo. This information may not necessarily reflect the player's birthplace or citizenship.
Refrences[edit]
- ↑ "8 marquee players find teams for Nepal Premier League". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ "NPL : Gyanendra Malla Appointed as Head Coach of Karnali Yaks". Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ "Former captain Malla is the head coach of Karnali Yaks". ekantipur.com. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ "CAN to organise Nepal Premier League in November and December". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ "CAN planning to develop NPL into a global premier event". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ "Nepal Premier League 2024 start date announced". SportsAdda. 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ Staff, cricnepal (2024-09-05). "Franchise auction confirms owners for all eight teams in Nepal Premier League". cricnepal.com. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ "NPL : Gyanendra Malla Appointed as Head Coach of Karnali Yaks". Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ "Actress Swastima joined Karnali Yaks in NPL". ekantipur.com. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ "Get Nepal Premier League 2024 auction full players list". SportsAdda. 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
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