Kathmandu, Nov. 4 -- Four of the eight franchises of the Nepal Premier League have opted to train in different parts of India. The reason: the shortage of proper training facilities within the country.

Defending champion Janakpur Bolts, Biratnagar Kings, Chitwan Rhinos and Pokhara Avengers have their available players training across different academies and institutes in India, which has a vibrant cricketing environment.

None of the foreign signings of the eight franchises have landed in Nepal yet, while the national players are still in Dubai, waiting for their last match of the ICC CWC League 2 tri-series against the UAE on November 5.

The first team to reach India was the defending champion. Janakpur Bolts started their training at ...