Kathmandu:Bangladeshi cricketer Shamim Hossain Patwary will be playing for the Lumbini Lions in the upcoming third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The Lumbini Lions announced on Friday that they have officially signed Shamim to their team.
According to National News Agency RSS, Shamim is a left-handed batsman and off-spin bowler, recognized for his aggressive playing style and sharp fielding. His cricketing career gained momentum after being part of the Bangladesh team that won the ICC U-19 World Cup in South Africa in 2020.
Following his World Cup success, Shamim secured a spot in Bangladesh’s national team. He made his T20 International debut against Zimbabwe in July 2021 and was included in the Bangladeshi squad for the T20 World Cup the same year. Shamim debuted in One Day International cricket in 2023 against Afghanistan.
In the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), he has played for teams such as Chattogram Challengers, Rangpur Riders, and Chittagong Kings, scoring 352 runs for Chittagong Kings in the 2024-25 edition. So far, Shamim has not participated in any foreign leagues, aiming to achieve that milestone through his involvement in the NPL. The third edition of the NPL is scheduled to commence on October 26.