Karnali Yaks Sign Bangladesh Batter Jishan Alam for Remaining NPL Matches

Karnali Yaks have signed Bangladesh youth batter Jishan Alam for the remaining matches of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), with the 21-year-old arriving in Kathmandu on Sunday evening. Karnali Yaks Sports Pvt Ltd chairman Grihendra Ghimire confirmed the signing and said Alam’s arrival would strengthen the team’s top order.

A new option for Karnali’s batting order

Alam joins the Yaks as a batting all-rounder, bringing experience from Bangladesh’s age-group teams and its ‘A’ team. The signing gives Karnali another batting option for the matches left in the current NPL edition, as the team looks to reinforce its top order for the remainder of the competition.

Ghimire said the club had brought Alam in with the team’s batting needs in mind. His comments indicated that the Yaks expect the Bangladesh player to contribute to the top order, although the club has not provided further details about his role or when he will make his first appearance.

The signing is for the remaining matches of the third edition, rather than a longer-term arrangement described by the club. Alam’s arrival in Kathmandu on Sunday evening places him in Nepal as the team prepares for its remaining fixtures. The available announcement did not specify the length of his contract or identify the matches in which he is expected to play.

Alam’s experience with Bangladesh teams

At 21, Alam has represented Bangladesh at youth level and for the country’s ‘A’ team. Those appearances are the experience identified by the Yaks in announcing the signing. He is described as a batting all-rounder, but no further information was provided about his specific batting style, bowling role or recent performances.

His addition brings an overseas player with experience in Bangladesh’s development pathway into the NPL. For Karnali, the immediate focus is the top order, as Ghimire specifically linked Alam’s signing to strengthening that part of the lineup. The team has not disclosed whether he will be available immediately or how his inclusion will change its batting combination.

The Yaks have confirmed Alam’s arrival and his signing for the closing part of the tournament, but have not announced additional details about his debut or the team’s plans for the remaining games. Those decisions will determine how the new recruit is used as Karnali continues its NPL campaign.