Pokhara Avengers NPL 2026: Squad, Captain & Preview
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The most expensive franchise (Rs 3.57 crore) is the only one never to reach the playoffs. Pokhara have rebuilt around captain Kushal Bhurtel with a spin-heavy overseas group and Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis as head coach.
Pokhara Avengers at a glance
| Captain | Kushal Bhurtel |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Ajantha Mendis |
| Home | Pokhara (Gandaki) |
| Owner | Nepal T20 Cricket Pvt. Ltd. |
| 2024 | 7th in the league (2024) |
| 2025 | 5th in the league (2025) |
Pokhara Avengers squad 2026: key players
The domestic core: Kushal Bhurtel, Kiran Thagunna, Sagar Dhakal, Aakash Chand, Arjun Kumal, Arjun Gharti. Overseas: Shakib Al Hasan, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahedi Hasan, Dhananjaya Lakshan and Mohammad Saifuddin. The full Pokhara Avengers squad, with roles and auction prices, is on the Pokhara Avengers team page.
Players to watch
Shakib Al Hasan, the leading wicket-taker in men’s T20 World Cup history, and Bhurtel’s attacking starts. Each player page has a biography and live NPL 2026 stats.
Verdict
Pokhara have the all-rounders to break their playoff drought; their record says it will still be close.
Follow Pokhara Avengers live
- PA fixtures, results and squad
- What Pokhara Avengers need to qualify: playoff chances updated after every match
- NPL 2026 points table and live scores
- All 8 squads, captains and coaches
FAQ
Who is the captain of Pokhara Avengers in NPL 2026?
Kushal Bhurtel. The head coach is Ajantha Mendis.
Who are Pokhara Avengers’s overseas players in 2026?
Shakib Al Hasan, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahedi Hasan, Dhananjaya Lakshan and Mohammad Saifuddin.
How did Pokhara Avengers do in previous NPL seasons?
2024: 7th in the league. 2025: 5th in the league.
Who owns Pokhara Avengers?
Nepal T20 Cricket Pvt. Ltd..
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