Chitwan Rhinos (Nepali: चितवन राइनोज) is a professional cricket franchise team based in Chitwan, Nepal, that plays in the Nepal Premier League.[1] The franchise is owned by Chitwan Medical College.[2][3]
| चितवन राइनोज | |
 | |
| League | Nepal Premier League |
|---|---|
| Personnel | |
| Coach | Umesh Patwal |
| Owner | Chitwan Medical College |
| Team information | |
| City | Chitwan, Nepal |
| Founded | 2024 |
| History | |
| NPL wins | 0 |
| Official website | https://www.chitwanrhinos.com |
History
editChitwan Rhinos is one of the key teams participating in the Nepal Premier League. Despite being a relatively new team, established in 2024, the Rhinos have grown steadily and are now a competitive force in Nepali cricket.[4]
On 5 September 2024, the Chitwan Medical College bought the team for the Nepal Premier League (NPL) through a bidding रू1.76 crore (US$130,000).[5]
Current Squad
edit| No. | Name | Nat | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kushal Malla (MQ) |  |
Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| 2 | Amar Singh Rautela | |
Right-handed | Off-spin |
| 3 | Bipin Rawal | |
Left-handed | Right-arm medium-fast |
| 4 | Deepak Bohara | |
Right-handed | N/A |
| 5 | Dipesh Shrestha | |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast |
| 6 | Gautam KC | |
Right-handed | Left-arm fast |
| 7 | Kamal Singh Airee | |
Left-handed | Right-arm fast-medium |
| 8 | Ranjeet Kumar | |
Right-handed | Off-spin |
| 9 | Rijan Dhakal | |
Right-handed | Leg-break |
| 10 | Santosh Karki | |
Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
| 11 | Sharad Vesawkar | |
Right-handed | Off-spin |
Administration and support staff
edit| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Owner | Harischandra Neupane, Ayush Neupane |
| Team Director | Ayush Neupane |
| Head coach | Umesh Patwal |
| Assistant coach | Kalam Ali |
| Analyst | Rajan Shah |
| Physio | |
| Team doctor | |
| Source: Official website | |
External Links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Franchises and strategic players announced". myRepublica. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "CAN announces eight franchises for Nepal Premier League". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "CAN reveals eight team names for Nepal Premier League". Cricnepal. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "CAN planning to develop NPL into a global premier event". Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Franchise auction confirms owners for all eight teams in Nepal Premier League". Retrieved 22 October 2024.