Nepal, July 10 -- Former Nepal Men's National Cricket Team coach Monty Desai has been appointed as the head coach of the Kathmandu Gurkhas for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

The Kathmandu-based franchise officially announced Desai's appointment via social media on Thursday, confirming that he will take charge of the team's preparations for NPL Season 2.

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"Namaste Nepal. Nepal has always held a special place in my heart. It was an honor to work with the national team, and now a new chapter begins with Kathmandu Gorkhas for NPL Season 2," Desai said in a video message released by the team. He concluded the video by saying in Nepali, "I'm very excited to see you...