Biratnagar:West Indies cricketer Andre Russell is set to play in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), joining the Biratnagar Kings.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the club announced Russell’s signing through social media, expressing excitement about his addition to the team. “The fans asked for you. We delivered. Welcome to the Biratnagar Kings,” the club posted.
Andre Russell, born in Jamaica on April 29, 1988, has an extensive international cricket career, having played one Test match, 56 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 86 T20 Internationals for the West Indies. He has scored 1,034 runs and taken 70 wickets in ODIs, and 1,122 runs with 61 wickets in T20 Internationals.
His performances have made a significant impact in several professional franchise leagues worldwide, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he played for the Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders. Russell was part of the Kolkata team that clinched IPL titles in 2014 and 2024.
Additionally, Russell has participated in other major tournaments such as the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Big Bash League (BBL), International League T20, and Major League Cricket. He was also part of the West Indies squad that won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016.
The NPL 2026 is scheduled to take place at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur from October 26 to November 21.