‘Never dreamt of earning this much by playing cricket!’

Former Nepali national cricketer Subash Khakurel is the assistant coach for Lumbini Lions during the ongoing Nepal Premier League 2026.

Former Nepal national cricketer Subash Khakurel is the assistant coach for Lumbini Lions during the ongoing Nepal Premier League 2026. Credit: SBS Nepali/Pratichya Dulal

Former Nepal national cricketer Subash Khakurel, who has been living in Australia, is currently in Nepal for the ongoing second season of Nepal Premier League (NPL). Khakurel is the Assistant Coach for the Lumbini Lions. Our Nepal correspondent Pratichya Dulal spoke with Khakurel about the changing landscape of cricket in Nepal.


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Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.


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