Nepal, Nov. 17 -- The start of the second Nepal Premier League today, November 17, under the newly installed floodlights at the upgraded TU International Cricket Stadium, opens a new chapter in Nepali cricket. With improved infrastructure, global broadcast and growing commercial value, the NPL returns with bigger expectations than its inaugural season.

At the centre of this moment is Paras Khadka. He captained Nepal in their first T20 World Cup appearance in 2014, carrying the hopes of a nation and cementing his legacy in Nepali cricket. Today, the legend stands on the other side of the fence-as CAN secretary and a key figure shaping the NPL's direction.

On the eve of the tournament, Khadka, who says he has bigger dreams for Nepali cric...