Key Takeaways
- Misbah-ul-Haq has been appointed head coach of Sudurpaschim Royals for the Nepal Premier League.
- The franchise is among the strongest teams in the competition, having finished at the top of the league standings in both previous editions.
- Misbah brings extensive experience, including leading Pakistan to 26 Test victories and winning the PSL title with Islamabad United.
Former Pakistan captain and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has been appointed head coach of Sudurpaschim Royals for the upcoming third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Misbah expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating, 'I am very excited to be joining the Sudurpaschim Royals as the head coach for the upcoming season.'
The franchise, known for its strong performance, has finished at the top of the league standings in both previous editions of the NPL but has yet to secure a title.
Misbah brings a wealth of experience to the role, having captained Islamabad United to their maiden Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in 2016.
During his international career, Misbah led Pakistan to 26 Test victories and reached the top of the ICC Test rankings in 2016.
His T20 career saw him play 162 matches, scoring 3,491 runs at an average of 33.89, including one century.
Earlier this year, Misbah served as batting coach for Peshawar Zalmi, which won PSL 11 to end a nine-year title drought.
The former Pakistan captain has also served as head coach of the national team and recently stepped down from the national selection committee.
Sudurpaschim Royals will face stiff competition from defending champions Lumbini Lions, who are expected to enter the season with high hopes.
I am very excited to be joining the Sudurpaschim Royals as the head coach for the upcoming season.
Misbah-ul-Haq, Head coach of Sudurpaschim Royals
