Kathmandu:Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews is set to join the Biratnagar Kings for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The team expressed enthusiasm for his inclusion, highlighting his extensive experience and significant contributions to international cricket.
According to National News Agency RSS, Mathews, aged 39, has an illustrious career, having captained Sri Lanka’s Test and ODI teams. He has accumulated 8,214 runs in 119 Tests, 5,916 runs in 226 One Day Internationals, and 1,416 runs in 90 T20 internationals. Additionally, he has taken 33 wickets in Tests, 126 in ODIs, and 45 in T20 internationals. His experience extends to playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
In addition, South Africa-born American all-rounder Shadley van Schalkwyk will be representing the Lumbini Lions in the NPL. The Lumbini Lions announced his signing on social media, expressing their excitement for his participation.
Shadley has played 13 One Day Internationals and 18 T20 internationals, and he has participated in leagues such as the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Lanka Premier League (LPL), and IL T20. The third edition of the NPL is scheduled to take place in Kathmandu from October 26.