GORKHAS
2026 SquadNPL 2026 player profile
Santosh Yadav
All-Rounder•Nepalese
Current NPL team
Kathmandu Gorkhas
NPL 2026 status
Confirmed squadSquad listing
10 / 12
01
NPL Auction (2025)
Rs 10 lakh
02
NPL Franchise
Kathmandu Gorkhas (retained 2026)
03
NPL 2025 Runs
76 @ 122.58 SR
04
NPL 2025 Wickets
7 @ 6.44 econ
05
Best NPL bowling
2/17
06
PM Cup 2026
21 wickets, 265 runs
Player overview
About Santosh Yadav
Santosh Yadav is a Nepalese left-arm orthodox spin-bowling all-rounder (born November 17, 2006) who plays for Kathmandu Gorkhas in the NPL.
Player details
| Full name | Santosh Yadav |
| Date of birth | November 17, 2006 |
| Birthplace | Nepal (specific city not publicly confirmed) |
| Country | Nepalese |
| Playing role | All-Rounder |
| Batting style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
NPL record
Santosh Yadav at NPL 2026
Season-by-season Nepal Premier League figures for Santosh Yadav.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPL 2025 | Kathmandu Gorkhas | 5 (bat) / 8 (bowl) | 76 | 26 | 15.20 | 7 | 2/17 |
| NPL 2026 | Kathmandu Gorkhas | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Salary & auction
| Current Salary | Not publicly disclosed |
| Auction Price | Rs 10,00,000 (1 million NPR) |
| Auction Year | 2025 (NPL Season 2 mini-auction) |
| Team Bought By | Kathmandu Gorkhas |
Career record
Santosh Yadav career records
Available senior career figures from the structured player record.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best bowling | 100s / 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 1 | 1 (4 balls) | 0 | 0/11 (1 over) | 0/0 |
| ODI / Test / List A | 0 | — | — | N/A | 0/0 |
T20I debut 21 April 2026 vs UAE at Kirtipur — only recorded senior international appearance. NPL 2025 batting SR 122.58, 0 fours, 4 sixes; bowling economy 6.44, average 16.14. Sample NPL log: Nov 28 vs Chitwan Rhinos 0 (2) & 1/9; Nov 30 vs Karnali Yaks DNB & 1/22; Dec 4 vs Pokhara Avengers DNB & 0/6; Dec 10 vs Lumbini Lions 23 (17) & 2/17.
Records & achievements
- Signed by Kathmandu Gorkhas for Rs 10 lakh at the NPL Season 2 (2025) mini-auction
- NPL 2025: 76 runs and 7 wickets for Kathmandu Gorkhas
- 2026 Prime Minister Cup: 21 wickets and 265 runs
- Nepal T20I debut vs UAE, 21 April 2026 at Kirtipur
Career
Santosh Yadav's teams and career
Career Timeline
- November 17, 2006 — Born in Nepal.
- — Represented Nepal Under-16s and Under-19s.
- 2025 — Signed by Kathmandu Gorkhas for Rs 10 lakh at the NPL Season 2 mini-auction.
- November–December 2025 — Played NPL Season 2 for Kathmandu Gorkhas (5 batting, 8 bowling appearances).
- December 10, 2025 — Best all-round NPL performance: 23 (17) and 2/17 vs Lumbini Lions.
- 2026 — Breakout Prime Minister Cup campaign: 21 wickets, 265 runs.