Cricket Cranes’ All Rounder Alpesh Ramjani has become the first Ugandan player to feature in a franchise tournament by signing for the Chitwan Rhinos in the Nepal Premier League. Cricket Cranes’ Alpesh Ramjani has described his move to the Chitwan Rhinos in the Nepal Premier League as a “great opportunity” and a “proud moment for every Ugandan.” The second edition of the Nepal Premier League will run from November 17th to December 13th, featuring eight franchise teams and 32 matches.
Ramjani has seen his stock rise since he was named to the 2023 T20 World Team of the Year. He then featured for the Cricket Cranes at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies. With the ball, he is trusted both in the powerplay and through the middle overs, while with the bat, he provides stability and scoring options in the middle order. The Chitwan Rhinos reached the eliminator stage last season before being eliminated by the Karnali Yaks. The Chitwan Rhinos are led by Nepal superstar batter Kushal Malla, with former England batter Ravi Bopara and former Pakistan bowler Sohail Tanvir also part of the side. According to ESPNcricinfo career figures, in T20Is Ramjani has played 65 matches, scored 850 runs (HS 78, Ave 25.00) and taken 102 wickets (BBI 5/17, Ave 10.49), showing the all-round profile Chitwan have added to their squad.
- Do you think Ramjani’s arrival will change Chitwan Rhinos’ balance enough to push beyond last season’s eliminator finish?
- Where should the Rhinos use Ramjani most: as an early spin option in the powerplay or as a middle-over wicket-taker?
- Given his T20I record (850 runs and 102 wickets), how do you rate his value compared with the other foreign signings in Chitwan’s squad?
- Will Ramjani’s presence open pathways for more Ugandan players into South Asian franchise cricket?
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