Kathmandu, Oct. 28 -- "He stood out through the fitness tests, the cricket trials, and showed the skill, hunger and determination we were looking for." That was how Janakpur Bolts proudly announced 17-year-old Rahul Yadav as their "iconic player" for the third season on the evening of October 25.

Two days later, Yadav did more than make his Nepal Premier League debut. He took two wickets and conceded just two runs in the two overs he bowled during the powerplay.

There was a stir in the media box when journalists received the line-ups for Karnali Yaks and Janakpur Bolts on their phones and saw Yadav in the playing XI.

The Bolts won the toss and captain Harmeet Singh elected to bowl first.

Veteran England all-rounder Moeen Ali opened th...