Lumbini Lions sign English wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Moores for NPL 2024

KATHMANDU: Lumbini Lions Club, a prestigious cricket franchise in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024, has announced the signing of talented English wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Moores. Having played first-class and A-list cricket with flair since 2016, Moores is set to join the league starting November 30. The 28-year-old has made a remarkable presence in T20 cricket since 2023.

Moores has played in prestigious leagues such as County Cricket, BPL, LPL, and PSL and is in outstanding form as both a wicketkeeper and batsman. He has scored 2,321 runs in 128 franchise T20s at an average of 23.34, with a highest unbeaten score of 80 runs.

In first-class cricket, Moores has represented 78 matches, scoring 2,681 runs in 123 innings with 7 not outs. His highest score of 106 highlights his ability to build long, impactful innings. From a total of 5,245 deliveries, Moores averages 23.1, with 2 centuries and 8 half-centuries in his career, besides 385 fours and 39 sixes.

On the new signing, Consultant Coach of Lumbini Lions, Shakti Gauchan, expressed, “His inclusion strengthens our team's balance, and his skills will help us achieve our goals with more ease.”

Ishwar GC, Owner of Lumbini Lions Club, added, “We will continue bringing in the international talents necessary to strengthen our team. With a strong combination of national and international players, we are sure to be top performers and take Lumbini Lions to the pinnacle, making all of Lumbini proud.”

Moores has represented 29 matches in List A cricket, playing 26 innings, scoring 776 runs with 6 not outs. His highest score is 76, with an average of 38.8 and a strike rate of 112.0 over 693 balls. He has scored 5 half-centuries, 71 fours, and 35 sixes in this format.

In T20 cricket, he has represented 133 matches, scoring 2,232 runs in 120 innings with 27 not outs. His highest score is 40, with a batting average of 24.0 and a strike rate of 132.3 over 1,687 balls. His spectacular T20 performance includes 8 half-centuries, 182 fours, and 96 sixes. As a wicketkeeper, Moores has consistently performed, taking 65 catches and completing 19 stumpings in T20 cricket, along with 220 catches and 5 stumpings in first-class cricket, and 27 catches and 5 stumpings in List A matches.