Kathmandu, January 24
The third edition of Dhangadhi Premier League, one of the biggest annual cricket tournaments of Nepal, has been recognised by the International Cricket Council.
The tournament will begin in Dhangadhi of farwestern Nepal on February 9. It will last till February 23.
Chairperson of the organising agency, Dhangadhi Cricket Academy, Subash Shahi, informs that the recognition will allow participating teams to include international players to their squads.
With the recognition, the international cricket governing body has informed its affiliate associations about the tournament, according to Shahi.
Dhangadhi Stars, CYC Attariya, Rupandehi Challengers, Mahendranagar United, Kathmandu Golden and Biratnagar Kings are preparing to do their best in the tournament with the biggest cash prize of the country.
Players for each team have already been selected through auction.
There will be 19 matches in the tournament.
