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ZIMBABWE senior national cricket team all-rounder Sikandar Raza has joined Biratnagar Warriors in the six-team Everest Premier League (EPL) in Nepal.

Raza announced the move on his Twitter timeline on Monday afternoon.

“Extremely delighted and excited to be part of Biratnagar Warriors for their edition of EPL. Can’t wait to join the team,” said Raza.

He will join a host of other international cricketers in the fourth edition of the EPL that is due to run in Kathmandu from September 25 to October 9.

At Biratnagar Warriors, Raza will play alongside former Nepali captain Paras Khadka and is currently the only foreign player associated with the franchise.

Raza has played 17 Tests, 105 one-day internationals and 42 T20 games for Zimbabwe.

He joins other international stars such as Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Carlos Braithwaite, Danish Aziz and Alex Blake in the EPL.

The last edition of the tournament was cancelled owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, but organisers said they will follow all guidelines set down the government and Ministry of Health and Population during the tournament.

Entry for spectators and their numbers will depend on the Covid-19 situation. — @innocentskizoe