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[Watch] Shikhar Dhawan Receives Warm Reception As He Arrives For Nepal Premier League

Aakash Saini

Shikhar Dhawan in Nepal [Source: @bandagopikauli, @BCCI/x]Shikhar Dhawan in Nepal [Source: @bandagopikauli, @BCCI/x]

Shikhar Dhawan has arrived in Nepal for the inaugural edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The former Indian cricketer marched around the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday, November 30, where overenthusiastic fans at the venue cheered his presence with a roaring applause.

Dhawan is set to play for the Karnali Yaks team in the NPL 2024 season. His inclusion in the line-up is expected to significantly boost the popularity of the league in its formative days itself.

Shikhar Dhawan receives generous welcome in Nepal

Nepal cricket fans in Kirtipur chanted ‘Gabbar Gabbar’ in unison to celebrate the arrival of legendary Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan for the NPL 2024 season. The 39-year-old cricketer marched around the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground and received a generous welcome from Nepal fans.


Shikhar Dhawan is slated to represent Karnali Yaks in the ongoing inaugural chapter of NPL. They will go up against Janakpur Bolts in match number three of the competition on December 2 in Kirtipur.

Amidst repeated exclusions from the Indian team, Dhawan announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this year. The legendary left-hander last took field for Team India back in December 2022 with an ODI match in Chattogram.

He also played a handful of matches for the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024 season this year, tallying 152 runs in five innings at an average of 30.40.

A veteran of 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20I matches, Shikhar Dhawan played a crucial role in India’s triumphant 2013 Champions Trophy winning crusade in England. Moreover, the legendary opening batter also racked up runs in heap at the 2017 Champions Trophy in England and during the 2015 ODI World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.