Nepal Premier League auction to feature 142 players

The Cricket Association of Nepal revealed that 142 players have been shortlisted for the upcoming Nepal Premier League (NPL) auction, scheduled for October 6 (Ashoj 20) in Kathmandu. Out of 426 registrations, only 142 players have been shortlisted for the auction by NPL Preparation Committee.

A total of 27 players have been listed in the A category for the auction, while 38 players will be featured in the B category. The C category has the largest representation, with 77 players shortlisted.

The signing of foreign players will be conducted through a draft. CAN has provided a list of players to all the franchises, but teams can also sign players based on their own contacts and budget.

The bidding for A category players will start at a minimum of 10 lakhs, with a maximum cap of 15 lakhs. For B category players, the bidding range is between 5 lakhs and 10 lakhs, while C category players will have a starting bid of 2 lakhs, going up to a maximum of 5 lakhs. If bids reach the maximum limit, a lucky draw will determine the final outcome.

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