Kathmandu, Oct. 22 -- Defending champions Lumbini Lions have signed United States all-rounder Shadley van Schalkwyk, while Biratnagar Kings have recruited former Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews for the third season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Lumbini announced van Schalkwyk's signing on social media, citing his impressive performance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, where he took 13 wickets in four innings. His tally matched that of the Netherlands' Bas de Leede for the most wickets by a player from an Associate nation in the tournament.

Born in South Africa, van Schalkwyk is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and left-handed batter. He has taken 17 wickets in One-Day Internationals and 28 in T20 Internationals for the United S...