Dadeldhura’s Tek Raj Thalal Named Iconic Player for Sudurpaschim Royals

Left-arm medium-fast bowler Tek Raj Thalal of Dadeldhura has been selected as the ‘Iconic Player’ for the Sudurpaschim Royals following a talent hunt organized for the third season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

The talent hunt aimed to identify local cricketing talent across various districts of Sudurpaschim Province. It covered players from Darchula, Baitadi, Bajhang, Doti, Dadeldhura, Achham, Bajura, Kailali, and Kanchanpur.

The talent hunt began on Ashwin 14 in Dilasaini, Baitadi, with players from Darchula and Baitadi. It then moved to Bajhang on Ashwin 15, Doti and Dadeldhura on Ashwin 16, and Achham and Bajura on Ashwin 17. The talent hunt for players from Kailali and Kanchanpur was held in Dhangadhi on Ashwin 19.

The final phase of the talent hunt took place at the Dhangadhi Oval on Ashwin 20 and 21.

Thalal had previously been part of the Sudurpaschim development squad. This time, however, the Sudurpaschim Royals have selected him as their ‘Iconic Player’ for the third season of the NPL.

Additionally, Dhirendra Saud and Lokesh Joshi from Kanchanpur; Hemant Budha, Santosh Bishwakarma, and Sudhanshu Rawal from Kailali; and Birendra Bam from Darchula were selected as ‘Heroes’ through the talent hunt.