Kathmandu:Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Perera will play in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) for Janakpur Bolts. The team made the announcement via its official Facebook page, confirming Perera’s signing.
According to National News Agency RSS, Janakpur Bolts welcomed Perera with a social media post, praising his confidence and excellent performance in crucial moments. The team expressed excitement about having the skilled Perera join them for the NPL’s third edition.
Perera is no stranger to franchise leagues, having participated in seven others, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and Pakistan Super League (PSL). The NPL will mark his eighth franchise league involvement.
Throughout his international career with the Sri Lankan national team, Perera has achieved significant milestones. He has scored 1,177 runs in 22 Test matches, 3,237 runs in 116 One Day Internationals, and 2,335 runs in 95 T20 Internationals.
Janakpur Bolts have also secured other international players for the NPL, including England’s Moeen Ali, New Zealand’s Jimmy Neesham, Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed, and America’s Harmit Singh. The third edition of the NPL kicks off today in Kathmandu.