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CAN recommends eight cricketers for IPL 2021 auction

Kathmandu – Eight cricketers from Nepal have registered for the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Cricket Association of Nepal recommended the eight cricketers, which is the first time in history. Previously, the registration was done through the agent.

This is also the first time that many Nepali players have been registered for the IPL auction to be held in Chennai on February 18.

Dipendra Singh Airee, Binod Bhandari, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Malla, Sharad Bheswakar and Abhinash Bohra are among the players to be registered in the action.

Earlier, Sandeep has played three seasons in the IPL. This time, he was released from Delhi Daredevils and going to auction.

This year, 283 foreign players and 894 Indian players have registered for the IPL auction. Only 61 players will be sold in the auction.