Shoaib Akhtar to Feature in Himalaya Sports’ ‘Red Bull Cricket Live’ Program
Himalaya Sports has contracted Shoaib Akhtar as a special guest for the ‘Red Bull Cricket Live in Association with Bajaj Pulsar’ program, which airs before and after Nepal Premier League (NPL) matches. Known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express,’ Akhtar is set to participate in this exclusive cricket broadcast in Nepal.
Akhtar will offer his insights on the third edition of the NPL, which begins on October 16 (29 Ashoj), sharing his international cricket experience, technical analysis, and perspectives on the potential of Nepali cricket. Between 1997 and 2011, he played for Pakistan’s national team in 46 Test matches taking 178 wickets, 163 One Day Internationals with 247 wickets, and 15 T20 matches claiming 19 wickets.
Suraj Giri, Chief Executive Officer of Himalaya Sports, described Akhtar’s involvement as a significant achievement for sports broadcasting in Nepal. He emphasized that this move brings the expertise and analysis of a renowned international cricketer closer to Nepali viewers. The third edition of the NPL will be held from October 26 to November 21.