NPL 2026 Overseas Players: Every Team’s Stars
Updated
Overseas signings as of 26 October 2026, combining the league’s squad lists and published reports. Signings moved right up to the start of the season, and some players may miss games for national duty, so treat this as a guide; the players page lists each squad as the league publishes it.
| Team | Overseas players |
|---|---|
| Biratnagar Kings | Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Shubham Ranjane |
| Chitwan Rhinos | Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir |
| Janakpur Bolts | Harmeet Singh (captain), Moeen Ali, Jimmy Neesham, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hunain Shah |
| Karnali Yaks | David Miller, Hussain Talat, Ariful Islam, Sahibzada Farhan |
| Kathmandu Gorkhas | David Warner, KS Bharat, Sahan Arachchige, Will Bosisto |
| Lumbini Lions | Niroshan Dickwella, Shamim Hossain, Shadley van Schalkwyk |
| Pokhara Avengers | Shakib Al Hasan, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahedi Hasan, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Mohammad Saifuddin |
| Sudurpaschim Royals | Saif Zaib, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen, Brandon McMullen |
The biggest names
Andre Russell won two T20 World Cups with West Indies. David Warner is one of the most successful openers in T20 history. Shakib Al Hasan is the leading wicket-taker in men’s T20 World Cup history, and Moeen Ali won the 2019 World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup with England. More in our players to watch guide.
The auction
The 6 July 2026 auction had 155 players in the pool and 37 were bought. Teams could retain up to seven players (52 were retained), and the domestic quota rose to 14. Aasif Sheikh joined Lumbini Lions at the Rs 20 lakh ceiling.
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FAQ
Which overseas stars play in NPL 2026?
Reported signings include Andre Russell, Sikandar Raza, Moeen Ali, David Warner, KS Bharat and Shakib Al Hasan.
Which team signed David Warner?
Kathmandu Gorkhas.
Which team is Andre Russell playing for in the NPL?
Biratnagar Kings.
Which NPL team has David Miller?
Karnali Yaks, according to squad reports before the season.
When was the NPL 2026 auction?
6 July 2026: 37 of the 155 players in the pool were bought.