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Misbah-ul-Haq Named Head Coach of Nepal Premier League Franchise

News18•18-10-2026, 14:50

•Former Pakistan cricket team captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been appointed as the head coach of the Sudurpaschim Royals for the upcoming third season of the Nepal Premier League.
•Misbah joins the franchise over a month after resigning from his position on the Pakistan Cricket Board selection committee and quitting his role at the National Cricket Academy.
•He replaces Jagat Tamata, who led the franchise to the final in the first two editions of the tournament.
•The third edition of the Nepal Premier League is scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 21.
•Misbah brings extensive experience from his illustrious playing career and recent coaching success, including winning the Pakistan Super League with Peshawar Zalmi.

Misbah-ul-Haq joined the Sudurpaschim Royals as their head coach for the third season of the Nepal Premier League, replacing Jagat Tamata.

Misbah resigned after the Pakistan Cricket Board made seven major changes to the men's Test squad midway through their tour of England.

The third edition of the Nepal Premier League is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 21.