Kathmandu, November 13
Sri Lankan batter Thanuka Dabare has signed with Sudurpaschim Royals for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Dabare, who bats in the top order, has shown his ability in domestic and other competitions in Sri Lanka. He has played all three formats: first-class, List A and T20.
He has scored 923 runs in 50 T20 matches, including one century and five half-centuries. His strike rate in the format is 142.65, and he has hit 47 sixes and 86 fours. With the ball, he has taken 26 wickets in T20S.
In 67 List A matches, Dabare has scored 1,678 runs, with one century and nine half-centuries, and has taken 63 wickets. In 49 first-class matches, he has made 2,275 runs and taken 11 wickets.
Sudurpaschim Royals Chief Executive Officer Prakash Khadka expressed confidence that Dabare’s arrival will strengthen the team’s top-order batting.
“Thanuka Dabare has experience. He is a player who can bat aggressively. We believe his arrival will further strengthen our top order and add depth to the team’s batting,” Khadka said.
After signing, Dabare said he is excited to play in the NPL with Sudurpaschim Royals.
“I am happy to join Sudurpaschim Royals. I am excited to come to Nepal to play in the NPL and contribute to the team. My goal is to perform well in the tournament and help the team win the title,” Dabare said.
