Shoaib Akhtar Kathmandu Visit: Fans Give Rawalpindi Express Warm Welcome
The former Pakistan pacer joins Himalaya Sports as a special guest for the third Nepal Premier League.
Kathmandu – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Shoaib Akhtar Kathmandu visit has made cricket lovers in Nepal very happy. The former Pakistan fast bowler has reached the capital to be part of the third Nepal Premier League (NPL), and fans welcomed him with big smiles and loud cheers.
Akhtar is known all over the world as the Rawalpindi Express because of his blistering pace. Many Nepali fans grew up watching him run in and hit the stumps with raw speed.
After landing in Kathmandu, he shared a message on X. He said the love shown by local fans was special. He also felt proud to watch Nepali cricket grow from so close.
The fast bowler is here as a special guest of Himalaya Sports, the official broadcaster of the league. He will join the pre-match and post-match shows and explain the games in simple words.
Viewers will also hear stories from his long career. Akhtar played for Pakistan from 1997 to 2011. He took 178 wickets in Tests, 247 in one-day games and 19 in T20 internationals.
The channel has built a strong team around him. Navneet Krishna, Kevin O’Brien and Bardan Chalise are also part of the coverage, so fans will get views from different cricket backgrounds.
Apart from TV work, Akhtar will meet fans and take part in a few cricket events during his stay. For young players, this could be a rare chance to learn from a true legend.
The tournament began on October 26 and will run until November 21, 2026. With a star like Akhtar in the studio, the league now has even more buzz.
Cricket in Nepal is growing fast, and visits like this show how far the game has come. Fans can now expect sharp comments, honest talk and plenty of fun from the Rawalpindi Express in the coming weeks.
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