Former West Indies captain Brian Lara arrived in Nepal on Friday.

Lara, who arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport this morning, was welcomed by the officials of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).

He came to Nepal to watch the Nepal Premier League (NPL) underway in Kathmandu.

CAN Secretary Paras Khadka through social media on Tuesday gave the information about West Indies cricket legend Lara coming to Nepal.

CAN believes that the arrival of the world-renowned veteran player will further help internationalize Nepali cricket along with the NPL.

It has been learnt that he will watch some matches of NPL and will have a conversation with the players.

The arrival of Lara, who is one of the greatest players in world cricket, will be a memorable moment for Nepali cricket," reads a statement issued by the CAN spokesperson. “The presence of Lara will not only inspire cricket fans, but will also play an important role in the development of Nepali cricket.”