David Miller Arrives in Nepal to Play for Karnali Yaks in NPL

KATHMANDU: South African batter David Miller has arrived in Nepal to play for Karnali Yaks in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

The 37-year-old landed at Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday morning. Representatives of Karnali Yaks Sports Pvt. Ltd. welcomed him at the airport.

The left-handed middle-order batter has made his mark in international cricket for South Africa and several major franchise leagues around the world.

Miller has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Australia’s Big Bash League and the Pakistan Premier League, among other competitions.

In the IPL, he has represented Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab and Gujarat Titans. He was one of the key players when Gujarat Titans won their first IPL title in 2022.

Grihendra Ghimire, chairman of Karnali Yaks Sports Pvt. Ltd., said Miller’s arrival would also contribute to promoting Nepal’s tourism.

Miller has scored 2,804 runs in 140 T20 Internationals for South Africa, including two centuries and nine half-centuries. He scored his two T20I centuries against India and Bangladesh.

Across 584 T20 matches, he has accumulated 12,435 runs, including four centuries and 53 half-centuries.

In 2017, Miller scored a record century off just 35 balls against Bangladesh. He also struck a 38-ball century for Punjab against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.

Karnali Yaks have played three matches since the NPL began on Kartik 9. They have won two of those games.

The team defeated Janakpur by 19 runs in its opening match and Biratnagar by four wickets in its second game. However, it lost its third match to Kathmandu Gorkhas by four wickets.

Karnali Yaks will next face Sudurpaschim Royals on Friday. Miller is expected to feature in the match.