Former Australian batter David Warner has joined Kathmandu Gorkhas to play in Nepal Premier League season 3, the franchise announced on Tuesday.
“Hi everyone, I am really excited to be coming to Nepal and joining the Kathmandu Gorkhas squad.
I know it has been an incredibly difficult time for so many, and I hope that the NPL could bring some joy and give people something to come together,” Warner said in the video posted by the NPL franchise.
“I have heard so much about the passion and the fans. I can’t wait to experience it all. I can’t wait to meet you and get out there and be with my team. Three cities, one soul, one team and one dream. Ayo Gorkhali! Warner concluded in his video address. “12th Warriors, you manifested this! Two-time ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champion. T20 World Cup champion and Player of the Tournament. World Test Championship winner. Triple centurion. And the only player to win three IPL Orange Caps,” the franchise wrote on X. Meanwhile, Anubhab Swar Sirohiya, executive director of Kathmandu Gorkhas, hailed the signing of the former Australian batter. “Bringing David Warner to the Kathmandu Gorkhas was not something that happened overnight. It took months of conversations, persistence and belief from everyone involved. There were many moments when it felt difficult, but the possibility of seeing a player of his stature represent Kathmandu and play at the TU Cricket Ground made every effort worthwhile. “This is much bigger than one signing or one franchise. If bringing a global icon like David Warner to Nepal can inspire young players, excite our supporters, attract greater international attention and contribute in some way to the growth of Nepali cricket, then it will be one of the most meaningful things I have had the privilege of being part of,” Sirohiya added.
The franchise is also pretty excited to have the 2021 T20 World Champion in their squad.
“This moment is deeply personal to me as well,” said Sirohiya.
