Shankar Rana is a batsman from Nepal. In the Nepal Premier League he represented Kathmandu Gorkhas in Season 1 (2024) and Biratnagar Kings in Season 2 (2025). He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad. Born on 6 November 1996; a right-handed batsman from Nepal. Cricbuzz lists his teams as Nepal U19 and Biratnagar Kings.
He was a member of Kathmandu Gurkhas' squad in the inaugural Nepal Premier League season in 2024. Kathmandu released him ahead of the Season 2 auction, where he was listed on a salary of NPR 9.5 lakh.
About Shankar Rana
Born on 6 November 1996; a right-handed batsman from Nepal. Cricbuzz lists his teams as Nepal U19 and Biratnagar Kings. He was a member of Kathmandu Gurkhas' squad in the inaugural Nepal Premier League season in 2024.
Kathmandu released him ahead of the Season 2 auction, where he was listed on a salary of NPR 9.5 lakh. Biratnagar Kings signed him at the Season 2 auction as a Category B batter for NPR 5 lakh. Online Khabar reported that Biratnagar added him from the wish list after signing Surya Tamang, Sahil Patel and Narayan Joshi at the auction.
He was named in Biratnagar Kings' final Season 2 (2025) squad list. He does not appear in any Season 3 (2026) squad after the July 2026 auction.
Player details
| Full name | Shankar Rana |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 November 1996 |
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | Batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| NPL teams | Kathmandu Gorkhas — Season 1 (2024); Biratnagar Kings — Season 2 (2025) |
Playing style and strengths
Shankar Rana is a right-handed batsman.
Shankar Rana’s NPL career
Shankar Rana’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 1 (2024) — Kathmandu Gorkhas. Named in Kathmandu Gurkhas' squad for the inaugural NPL season.
Season 2 (2025) — Biratnagar Kings. Released by Kathmandu Gorkhas before the Season 2 auction, then signed by Biratnagar Kings at the auction as a Category B batter for NPR 5 lakh; Online Khabar reported the signing as a wish-list pick.
Season 3 (2026) — . Not included in any Season 3 squad list after the 6 July 2026 auction; Biratnagar Kings rebuilt their squad around a retained core and new auction buys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL teams has Shankar Rana played for?
Shankar Rana represented Kathmandu Gorkhas in Season 1 (2024) and Biratnagar Kings in Season 2 (2025) in the Nepal Premier League. He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad.
What is Shankar Rana’s playing role?
He is a batsman. He bats right-handed.
When was Shankar Rana born?
Shankar Rana was born on 6 November 1996.
Where is Shankar Rana from?
Shankar Rana is a cricketer from Nepal.
Sources
Shankar Rana Profile - Cricbuzz — Cricbuzz: Born on 6 November 1996; a right-handed batsman from Nepal. Cricbuzz lists his teams as Nepal U19 and Biratnagar Kings.
2024 Nepal Premier League — Wikipedia: He was a member of Kathmandu Gurkhas' squad in the inaugural Nepal Premier League season in 2024.
2025 Nepal Premier League — Wikipedia: He was named in Biratnagar Kings' final Season 2 (2025) squad list.
List of 2025 Nepal Premier League auctions and personnel signings — Wikipedia: Kathmandu released him ahead of the Season 2 auction, where he was listed on a salary of NPR 9.5 lakh. Biratnagar Kings signed him at the Season 2 auction as a Category B batter for NPR 5 lakh.
NPL completes player auction for second edition with 37 signings — Online Khabar: Online Khabar reported that Biratnagar added him from the wish list after signing Surya Tamang, Sahil Patel and Narayan Joshi at the auction.
2026 Nepal Premier League — Wikipedia: He does not appear in any Season 3 (2026) squad after the July 2026 auction.
Follow Biratnagar Kings
Biratnagar Kings — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Faf du Plessis, George Munsey and Marchant de Lange were his Biratnagar Kings team-mates in Season 2 (2025). See the full Biratnagar Kings squad.