Team History and Background
The Karnali Yaks were formed before the first NPL season in 2024. Their first season focused on teamwork. Young players gained experience, and the team supported cricket development in remote areas. In 2026, they kept key players and added new ones to strengthen their squad.
Key Current Players
These names are from the latest retained-player list and the completed July 6 auction.
- Sompal Kami - Retained
- Gulshan Kumar Jha - Retained
- Bipin Prasad Sharma - Auction buy
- Dipendra Rawat - Auction buy
Karnali Yaks Confirmed Season 3 Squad
Only players retained before the auction or bought in the July 6, 2026 auction are included.
| Player | Status | Role | Auction price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sompal Kami | Retained | Retained core | Not auctioned |
| Gulshan Kumar Jha | Retained | Retained core | Not auctioned |
| Nandan Yadav | Retained | Retained core | Not auctioned |
| Deepak Dumre | Retained | Retained core | Not auctioned |
| Pawan Sarraf | Retained | Retained core | Not auctioned |
| Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri | Retained | Retained core | Not auctioned |
| Yuvraj Khatri | Retained | Retained core | Not auctioned |
| Bipin Prasad Sharma | Auction buy | Bowler | NPR 5 lakh |
| Dipendra Rawat | Auction buy | All-rounder | NPR 5 lakh |
| Diwan Pun | Auction buy | All-rounder | NPR 2 lakh |
| Sachin Sharma | Auction buy | Batter | NPR 2 lakh |
| Shubh Kansakar | Auction buy | Batter | NPR 10 lakh |
| Surya Tamang | Auction buy | Bowler | NPR 2 lakh |
Coaching Staff
Former Nepal international Gyanendra Malla is the head coach. He focuses on improving skills and team planning. The staff also includes batting, bowling, and fitness coaches who work together to prepare the team for the challenges of the NPL 2026 season.
Recent Team Updates
The Yaks have retained seven players and added six more through the July 6 auction. This page now tracks only the confirmed retained and auction-bought Season 3 names.
Upcoming Strategies
The team plans to use spin bowlers on slow pitches and rotate players strategically throughout the tournament. They are also working hard on fielding to avoid mistakes and create pressure on opposition batsmen.
Frequently Asked Questions
They represent Karnali Province and support cricket growth in remote areas of western Nepal.
The captain is Sompal Kami, an experienced Nepali international all-rounder.
This page currently shows retained players and auction-bought players from the domestic Season 3 process. Overseas additions will be added only after confirmation.
The team is preparing through intensive training, practice matches, and strategic new signings to strengthen the squad.
Fans hope they reach the playoffs and perform well with their balanced squad of local and international talent.