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Neesham Benched for Janakpur Bolts; Warner Still Awaited in Kathmandu
New Zealand all‑rounder Jimmy Neesham, who plays for the Janakpur Bolts, will not take the field in the match against Kathmandu Gorkhas. Captain Harmeet Singh announced at the toss that Neesham would be on the bench for personal reasons, and Bangladeshi player Saif Hassan has been named in his place in the starting eleven. Janakpur have made two changes to their lineup today, with Amar Singh Rautela replacing Aditya Mahato.
Kathmandu Gorkhas, who are playing their first match of the tournament, are led by Karan KC. Australian star David Warner has not yet arrived in Nepal for the opening game, and Australian all‑rounder Will Bosisto is also unavailable. However, Sam Heazlett, another Australian, is in the starting eleven. The team also features US wicketkeeper Smit Patel, Bangladeshi bowler Ripon Mondol, and Pakistani all‑rounder Jahandad Khan. In addition, Hari Shankar Shah and Sumit Maharjan have been selected in the starting eleven, replacing Dayanand Mandal and Sahil Patel, who were signed at the auction.
Frequently asked questions
Who replaced Jimmy Neesham in the Janakpur Bolts lineup?
Saif Hassan was named in his place.
Which player is still awaited by Kathmandu Gorkhas?
Australian star David Warner has not yet arrived.
Who replaced Aditya Mahato in the Janakpur Bolts lineup?
Amar Singh Rautela replaced Aditya Mahato.