Warner, Russell, Shakib: the overseas names in NPL Season 3

Here's every overseas name we could confirm from news reports, team by team. If a team isn't listed, we haven't seen a confirmed signing for them yet.

Kathmandu Gorkhas

David Warner. The former Australia opener was announced by the Gorkhas on 15 September, in a video posted to their social media. He's won the ODI World Cup twice (2015 and 2023), the T20 World Cup in 2021 and the World Test Championship (2021-23) with Australia.

"I am really excited to be coming to Nepal and joining the Kathmandu Gorkhas squad," he said in the video.

Biratnagar Kings

Andre Russell. The West Indies all-rounder signed on 18 October. He won the T20 World Cup with the West Indies in 2012 and 2016, and the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014 and 2024.

Angelo Mathews. The former Sri Lanka captain has also joined the Kings, Republica reported.

Pokhara Avengers

Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh all-rounder. Pokhara missed the playoffs in both of the first two seasons.

They also have Ajantha Mendis, the former Sri Lanka spinner, as head coach. He was announced on 19 July.

Janakpur Bolts

Moeen Ali of England and Jimmy Neesham of New Zealand. Neesham played for the Bolts in Season 1, when they won the title.

Lumbini Lions

Ruben Trumpelmann, the player of the tournament in Season 2, was kept on by the defending champions on 24 July.

Shadley van Schalkwyk, an American all-rounder born in South Africa, has joined too.

Karnali Yaks

Hussain Talat. The Pakistan all-rounder was announced on 22 October. It's his first NPL.

Not playing, but coming

Shoaib Akhtar, the former Pakistan fast bowler, is expected in Nepal as an analyst for Himalaya Sports, the official broadcaster.

How many can play?

A playing XI can have no more than four overseas players, and must include at least one from an ICC Associate nation.