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Karnali YaksUnish Bikram Singh Thakuri is a Nepal all-rounder who will represent Karnali Yaks in NPL Season 3. Karnali signed him for NPR 2 lakh in the inaugural 2024 auction and retained him for Season 3, naming him sixth in the seven-player retention list announced on 14 June 2026. The right-hand batter and off-break bowler has spent two full seasons in the Yaks' systems under head coach Gyanendra Malla. Born on 28 February 2006, he is still only 20.
His retention states the franchise's belief: a domestic package worth growing, not replacing. In Nepal Premier League Season 3, his best cricket is still ahead of him.
About Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri
Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri is Karnali's development all-rounder — signed for NPR 2 lakh in the inaugural 2024 auction and retained for Season 3, named sixth in the seven-player retention list announced on 14 June 2026. The right-handed batter who bowls off-break, born 28 February 2006, is still only 20, and his retention is a straightforward statement of belief: the franchise sees a domestic package worth growing rather than replacing.
He has now spent two full seasons inside the Yaks' systems under head coach Gyanendra Malla. His best cricket, the Yaks are betting, is ahead of him — and retention slots are how franchises say so without saying it.
Player details
| Full name | Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 February 2006 |
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | Allrounder |
| Batting style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Off-break |
Playing style and strengths
Thakuri is the classic young off-spinning all-rounder: right-hand bat, off-break bowler, useful in both disciplines without yet owning either. His off-break turns the ball away from left-handers, which gives him a natural matchup role in a squad whose frontline spin leans left-arm — variety matters, and his is the variety the attack otherwise lacks alongside Pawan Sarraf and Dipendra Rawat.
With the bat he is a grafter, more likely to build an innings than to clear the ropes from ball one. At 20, his game is still forming: the action is repeatable, the temperament is trusted by the coaches, and the ceiling depends on which discipline he grows into first.
Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri's role at Karnali Yaks in Season 3
Thakuri's Season 3 role is young all-round depth with a clear development brief. He sits behind Pawan Sarraf and Dipendra Rawat in the off-break pecking order and behind the established middle order with the bat — which makes him the squad's most flexible bench option: he can cover a bowling injury or a batting reshuffle without changing the team's shape.
Being named sixth of seven retained players tells its own story: not a star, but someone the franchise refused to let back into the auction. Under Malla, a former Nepal captain who built his own career on all-round utility, Thakuri has the ideal mentor for exactly his skill set. Season 3 is about turning potential into a locked XI place. His off-break is also a tactical point of difference in an attack stacked with left-arm spin — on days the matchup demands turn away from the bat, he and Sarraf are the only answers.
Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri at NPL Season 3
How Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri’s NPL career breaks down, season by season.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPL 2024 (Season 1) | Karnali Yaks | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| NPL 2025 (Season 2) | Karnali Yaks | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| NPL Season 3 (Season 3) | Karnali Yaks | Season not yet played | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri play for in NPL Season 3?
He plays for Karnali Yaks, retained as one of the seven domestic players.
How old is Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri?
He was born on 28 February 2006.
What is his playing style?
Right-hand batter who bowls off-break — the classic domestic all-rounder's package.
When did he join Karnali?
Karnali signed him in the inaugural 2024 season for NPR 2 lakh.
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