Zimbabwean Sikandar Raja to play for Kathmandu Kings XI in EPL 2018

File: Zimbabwean batsman Sikhandar Raja. Courtesy: Kathmandu Kings XI

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Kings XI has announced the signing of a mercurial batsman in Sikandar Raja for the upcoming Everest Premier League (EPL) 2018 today.

After signing the Irish International Kevin O’Brien and UAE’s skipper Rohan Mustafa, Kathmandu Kings XI announced the signing of the third International player for the tournament.

Issuing a press statement today, Raj Jung Thapa said, “Nepali cricket fans would get an opportunity to grace one of the exciting talents in world cricket”.

Pakistan-born right-handed batsman and handy right-arm off-spinner Raja has represented Zimbabwe in 85 ODI matches, 10 test, and 20 T20 Internationals.