David Warner To Make Nepal Premier League Debut This Year

David Warner (Source: AFP)David Warner will be making his Nepal Premier League (NPL) debut next month through the impending 2026 edition of the tournament. The former Australian opener has been signed up by the Kathmandu Gorkhas team.Warner himself confirmed the development on Tuesday, September 15 by sharing a heartfelt message for fans of the franchise.Kathmandu Gorkhas signs up multi-World Cup winning David WarnerOn Tuesday, September 15, the Kathmandu Gorkhas franchise signed up David Warner for the upcoming NPL 2026 season in Nepal.Making the announcement official, Warner shared a special message for fans of the franchise, claiming that he is excited to join the Gorkhas squad and to experience the passion for the sport in Nepal.Also Read- 5 Times David Warner Became Cricket’s Biggest Talking Point For Wrong ReasonsHe said “Really excited to be coming to Nepal and joining the Kathmandu Gorkhas squad. I have heard so much about the passion and the fans, and I cannot wait to experience it all. I can’t wait to meet you and get out there and be with my team.”Kathmandu Gorkhas @ktm_gorkhas 12th Warriors, you manifested this! Two-time ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champion. T20 World Cup champion and Player of the Tournament. World Test Championship winner. Triple centurion. And the only player to win three IPL Orange Caps. 🔥 One of world cricket’s most Sep 15, 2026, 12:35 PM What happened the last time Warner played league cricket?The former Australian opener last played any form of league cricket back in April this year for the Karachi Kings franchise in the PSL 2026 season in Pakistan. However, halfway into the tournament, Warner took a flight back to Australia to enjoy some leisurely time between games.As it happened, he was involved in a car accident during his time back home and was later charged with a drink driving case in Sydney. David Warner was also fined $1500 by a Sydney court and he will be required to use an ignition interlock device if he wants to drive for the next 12 months.As a player, Warner aggregated 256 runs in just seven innings for the Karachi Kings in PSL 2026 at an average of 51.20 and with a strike rate of nearly 150. However, under his leadership, the Kings franchise failed to qualify for the playoffs as they finished sixth on the eight-team points table.David Warner joins former Indian wicketkeeper, to play Karan KCDavid Warner has joined former Indian wicketkeeper-batter K. S. Bharat as one of the few overseas players in the Kathmandu Gorkhas franchise for NPL 2026 season. Nepal cricketer Karan KC will likely continue as skipper of the team, after having led them in the previous two editions of the competition. It is worth noting that the Gorkhas franchise is yet to reach an NPL final. Back in 2024 in the inaugural edition, they failed to qualify for the playoffs, and in NPL 2025 last year, the Gorkhas lost to Lumbini Lions in the Eliminator.Warner’s record in other prominent leaguesSet to make his Nepal league debut through NPL 2026, David Warner already holds a legion of T20 experience. A T20 World Cup and two-time ODI World Champion for Australia, Warner has also played 184 games in the IPL, and was the captain of the SRH franchise that lifted the IPL 2016 title in India.The legendary left-hander is also the only cricketer in IPL history to have won the coveted ‘Orange Cap’ on three different occasions.His experience is set to enrich the Kathmandu Gorkhas as the franchise aims to clinch its maiden NPL silverware. Also Read- Delhi Capitals Head Coaches In IPL From 2008 To 2026