Chitwan Rhinos – NPL 2024
Here is the full squad for Chitwan Rhinos in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024, after the auction:
Team Overview:
- Owner: Chitwan Medical College
- Franchise Fee Paid: NRs 1,76,01,000
Head Coach:
- Umesh Patwal (Nepal)
Marquee Player:
- Kushal Malla (Nepal)
Total Amount Spent:
- NRs 6,300,000
Players Signed from the Auction:
Category A:
- Rijan Dhakal – NRs 1,000,000
- Kamal Singh Airee – NRs 1,000,000
- Sharad Vesawkar – NRs 1,000,000
Category B:
- Bipin Rawal – NRs 800,000
Category C:
- Santosh Karki – NRs 500,000
- Dipesh Shrestha – NRs 500,000
- Amar Singh Rautela – NRs 500,000
- Deepak Bohara – NRs 500,000
Category D:
- Ranjeet Kumar – NRs 300,000
- Gautam KC – NRs 200,000
Team Summary:
Chitwan Rhinos have made some solid signings with a mix of experienced Nepali players and emerging talents. Their marquee player, Kushal Malla, is a promising young talent with a lot of potential, which is a key focal point for the team.
The squad includes experienced cricketers like Sharad Vesawkar, Kamal Singh Airee, and Rijan Dhakal, all of whom bring depth to the batting and bowling line-ups. The team also has some promising all-rounders and domestic talents who can provide support in all areas of the game.
With Umesh Patwal as the head coach, the team is expected to benefit from his experience and leadership, particularly in developing young players and building team chemistry. The balance of the squad gives Chitwan Rhinos a competitive edge in NPL 2024, with a focus on building a strong domestic core complemented by a few seasoned foreign players.
