Karnali YaksYuvraj Khatri is a Nepal all-rounder who will represent Karnali Yaks in NPL Season 3. Karnali spent NPR 10 lakh on him at the 2025 auction when he was just 17, and retained him for Season 3. The right-arm leg-break bowler and right-handed batter debuted in Season 2 as an all-round option. Born on 30 September 2007, he is the youngest player on the retained list.
His leg-breaks turn the other way in a spin group built on left-arm orthodox and off-break, a rarity the Yaks have locked down for a second season. In Nepal Premier League Season 3, that variety is his value.
About Yuvraj Khatri
Yuvraj Khatri is Karnali's sole wrist-spinner — and the franchise paid like it. They spent NPR 10 lakh on him at the 2025 auction when he was just 17, then retained him for Season 3, naming him seventh in the seven-player retention list announced on 14 June 2026. The right-handed batter who bowls right-arm leg-break, born 30 September 2007, was used as an all-round option in his debut Season 2, trusted with both disciplines as a teenager.
In a spin group crowded with left-arm orthodox and off-break options, his leg-breaks turn the other way — a rarity the Yaks have now locked down for a second season. At 19, he is the youngest player on the retained list.
Player details
| Full name | Yuvraj Khatri |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 September 2007 |
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | Bowler |
| Batting style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm leg-break |
Playing style and strengths
Khatri's value starts with a single word: wrist-spin. His right-arm leg-break turns away from right-handers and into left-handers — the opposite direction to every other spinner in Karnali's squad — which makes him a matchup weapon captains deploy deliberately, not just a stock bowler. Leg-spin is the wicket-taking art in T20: it invites the big shot and punishes the mishit, and his teenage fearlessness suits that high-risk role.
He is most dangerous through the middle overs, attacking when batters must score. With the bat, the right-hander was used as an all-round option in Season 2, capable of useful lower-order runs rather than just surviving — quick across the turf in the field, like most teenagers. Wrist-spin's T20 record backs the investment: across leagues worldwide, leg-spinners consistently rank among the top wicket-takers because the format rewards the bowler who dares the batter to miss.
Yuvraj Khatri's role at Karnali Yaks in Season 3
Khatri's Season 3 role is the X-factor in Karnali's spin plans. While Mark Watt banks control and the left-armers squeeze, the leg-spinner is the wicket-taking gamble — the bowler Sompal Kami throws the ball to when a partnership needs breaking. His uniqueness guarantees opportunity: he is the only wrist-spinner in the fifteen, so any XI that wants turn in both directions must pick him.
Batting at eight or nine as the all-round option, he lengthens the tail behind hitters like Gulshan Jha and Nandan Yadav. Retained at 19 after a 10-lakh auction buy, he carries expectation — but wrist-spinners mature early in T20 cricket, and Karnali's bet is that his second season is when the investment starts paying. His all-round use in Season 2 suggests the coaches already see a cricketer rather than just a bowler — and at 19, with a second retained season, he has the runway to grow into Karnali's long-term spin spearhead.
Yuvraj Khatri at NPL Season 3
How Yuvraj Khatri’s NPL career breaks down, season by season.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Yuvraj Khatri play for in NPL Season 3?
He plays for Karnali Yaks, retained as the squad's only leg-spinner.
How old is Yuvraj Khatri?
He was born on 30 September 2007.
What is his playing style?
Right-arm leg-break bowler and right-handed batter, used as an all-round option.
What makes him valuable to Karnali?
He is the only wrist-spinner in a spin group otherwise built on left-arm orthodox and off-break — his leg-break turns the other way.
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