West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford has signed for Sudurpaschim Royals for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the franchise announced.
The 28-year-old left-hander, who also bowls medium pace, is known for his aggressive batting in limited-overs cricket. He is particularly effective in the middle order, where his ability to score quickly makes him a valuable option in the shorter formats.
Rutherford has played 31 one-day internationals and 61 T20 internationals for the West Indies. He has scored 873 runs in ODIs and 1,123 in T20 internationals, with a highest T20 international score of 84.
Across all T20 cricket, he has scored 5,090 runs in 283 matches, including 324 sixes. He has a career strike rate of 142.05 in the format.
Rutherford has played in several major franchise competitions, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Indian Premier League (IPL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), Bangladesh Premier League, Lanka Premier League, International League T20 and Major League Cricket.
He was part of the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots squad that won the CPL title in 2022 and Karachi Kings’ PSL title-winning team in the 2020-21 season.
In the IPL, Rutherford played 13 matches for Gujarat Titans in 2025, scoring 291 runs. He has also represented Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Although he was part of title-winning squads with Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, he did not feature in their championship-winning campaigns.
Prakash Khadka, chief executive officer of Sudurpaschim Royals, said Rutherford’s signing would strengthen the team’s batting and all-round options.
“We are excited to bring an experienced and aggressive player like Sherfane Rutherford into Sudurpaschim Royals. We believe his batting ability and franchise cricket experience will strengthen the team. His presence in the NPL will also excite our supporters, and we expect him to make an important contribution to our campaign this season,” Khadka said.
Rutherford also expressed enthusiasm about joining the Royals, saying he was looking forward to playing in Nepal and contributing to the team.
“I am very excited to join Sudurpaschim Royals. I am looking forward to playing in the NPL and showcasing my skills in front of Nepali supporters. My goal is to perform well with the team and give the fans exciting cricket,” he said.
