Kathmandu, Oct. 26 -- Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan's T20 captain signed by Karnali Yaks for the Nepal Premier League, is set to return to Pakistan after the Pakistan Cricket Board asked the franchise to send him back, according to Karnali owner Grihendra Ghimire.

Farhan is expected to return to Nepal on October 31, meaning he will miss Karnali's first two matches of the tournament. The franchise will face Janakpur Bolts in its opening game on Tuesday before taking on Biratnagar Kings on Thursday.

Karnali have two Pakistani players in their squad, Farhan and Hussain Talat. The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly sought $25,000 from NPL franchises for each Pakistani player's participation in the tournament.

The participation of Pakistani...