Nepali cricket team Sudurpaschim Royals have appointed former Australian cricket player Brad Hodge as their mentor for the upcoming Nepal Premier League (NPL). The league, organized by the Nepal Cricket Association, will feature eight teams and is set to begin in Kathmandu on 30 November, 2024. Sudurpaschim Royals owner Swatantra Pratap Shah spoke to SBS Nepali about Hodge's role and the team's expectations for the tournament.

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