Kathmandu, November 4, 2026 — South African international batter David Miller has arrived in Nepal to join Karnali Yaks for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).
The 37-year-old left-handed middle-order batter landed at Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday morning. Representatives of Karnali Yaks Sports Pvt. Ltd. welcomed him at the airport.
Miller has established himself in international cricket and several major franchise leagues around the world. He has featured in competitions including the Indian Premier League (IPL), Australia's Big Bash League and the Pakistan Super League.
In the IPL, he has represented Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab and Gujarat Titans. He was among the key players in Gujarat Titans' historic IPL title-winning campaign in 2022.
Karnali Yaks Sports Pvt. Ltd. Chairman Grihendra Ghimire said Miller's arrival would also contribute to promoting Nepal as a tourism destination.
Miller has scored 2,804 runs in 140 T20 International matches for South Africa, including two centuries and nine half-centuries. He scored his two T20I centuries against India and Bangladesh.
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Across 584 T20 matches, he has accumulated 12,435 runs, including four centuries and 53 half-centuries.
Miller made headlines in 2017 by scoring a century off just 35 balls against Bangladesh, setting a record at the time. He also scored a 38-ball century for Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
Karnali Yaks have played three matches since the NPL began on Kartik 9, winning two and losing one. They defeated Janakpur by 19 runs in their opening match and beat Biratnagar by four wickets in their second game. They lost their third match to Kathmandu Gorkhas by four wickets.
Karnali Yaks are scheduled to face Sudurpaschim Royals on Friday, with Miller expected to feature in the match.