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Welcome to the final part of our NPL Season 2 Retention Analysis Series.
In the first two parts, we covered:
Kathmandu Gorkhas
Pokhara Avengers
Lumbini Lions
Karnali Yaks
Chitwan Rhinos
Biratnagar Kings

In this video, we analyze the last two teams — Janakpur Bolts and Sudurpaschim Royals, both among the strongest and most followed teams in the tournament.

We continue with the same structure as before, including:
Retention list breakdown
Missed-out players and possible reasons
Mini-auction targets
Foreign player strategy
Overall team balance and title chances

Janakpur Bolts:
Retained top-order batters like Asif Sheikh and Anil Shah
Bowling unit led by Lalit Rajbanshi and Kishor Mahato
Young talents like Tul Bahadur Thapa invested in for the future
Surprisingly released players like Mayan Yadav and Hemant Dhami despite strong domestic performances

Needs: Middle-order stability, finisher, experienced fast bowler, foreign all-rounder


Sudurpaschim Royals:
Built a balanced squad with experience and youth
Core includes Dipendra Singh Airee, Arif Sheikh, and Binod Bhandari
Retained emerging talents like Naren Saud and Ishan Pandey
Notable omissions include Arjun Kumal and Ameet Shrestha

Needs: All-rounder, finisher, foreign middle-order batter, fast bowler


This video completes our 3-part breakdown of all 8 NPL teams ahead of the 2025 mini-auction. If you’ve enjoyed this content, make sure to subscribe to The Cricket Nerd for full post-auction squad analysis and more deep dives into Nepali cricket


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