Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan is embarking on a brand new journey in his cricketing profession as he’s set to hitch the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024. Dhawan, recognized for his aggressive batting type and memorable performances for India, will play for the Karnali Yaks within the upcoming season. The match, organized by the Cricket Affiliation of Nepal (CAN), is ready to start on November 30 and can run till December 21.
Karnali Yaks’ pleasure for Shikhar Dhawan’s arrival
Asserting Dhawan’s arrival with nice enthusiasm, Karnali Yaks shared a welcoming message on X (previously Twitter). Dhawan’s inclusion is predicted to carry pleasure to the league and enhance Karnali Yaks’ prospects within the competitors, given his expertise and status as an influence hitter.
“Welcoming the one and solely Gabbar, our JattJi, to Karnali Yaks! Mr. ICC, Shikhar Dhawan, recognized for his aggressive batting type and unmatched dominance, joins Karnali Yaks to play NPL. The 2nd highest run-scorer in IPL and a real game-changer—prepare for some unforgettable motion!” wrote Yaks on X.
𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐫, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐉𝐢, 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐘𝐚𝐤𝐬!
𝐌𝐫. 𝐈𝐂𝐂, 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧, 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞,… pic.twitter.com/eLvum1jlET
— Karnali Yaks (@KarnaliYaks) November 14, 2024
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Dhawan’s stellar IPL profession and worldwide legacy
Notably, Dhawan retired earlier this 12 months as one of many prime run-scorers within the historical past of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In his illustrious IPL profession, Dhawan scored 6,769 runs in 222 matches, with a formidable tally of two centuries and 51 half-centuries. He holds the report because the second-highest run-scorer within the match’s historical past, solely behind Virat Kohli, who leads with 8,004 runs from 252 matches.
On the worldwide entrance, Dhawan represented India throughout all three codecs. He performed 34 Assessments, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is, accumulating a complete of 10,867 runs, which included 24 centuries and 55 half-centuries. A vital member of India’s 2013 Champions Trophy-winning squad beneath MS Dhoni’s captaincy, Dhawan additionally featured within the 2015 and 2019 editions of the ODI World Cup.
A brand new chapter in Nepal Premier League
Dhawan’s participation within the Nepal Premier League marks an thrilling new chapter in his profession and provides followers in Nepal the prospect to witness his iconic batting type firsthand. His expertise and talent won’t solely strengthen Karnali Yaks’ lineup but in addition elevate the profile of the NPL, drawing consideration from worldwide audiences. With Dhawan of their ranks, Yaks are anticipated to be robust contenders for the title on this 12 months’s match.