Aug 02, Kathmandu - The Northern Territory Strike team that will play the Nepali national cricket team in the Top End T20 series to be held in Australia next month has been announced.

The Northern Territory Cricket announced its 15-member squad for the tournament to be held from August 14 to 24 on Saturday.

The team also includes players who have represented the Australian national cricket team. D'Arcy Short and Kane Richardson, who have played ODIs and T20Is for Australia, are in the team.

Similarly, other cricketers who have represented the Big Bash League (BBL) and age groups for Australia are also in the team.

The Nepali team will start the tournament by playing against the Strikers on August 15. 11 teams will participate in the Top End Series organized by NT.

The international teams participating in the series include the Nepal national team, Pakistan 'A', Bangladesh 'A', and the American minor league champions, the Chicago Kingsmen.

Similarly, the academy teams of BBL's Herbert Hurricanes, Perth Scorchers, Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades will participate in the series. Two local teams will participate in the competition.

According to the schedule, the matches will be played at 5 local grounds. The opening match will be played between Pakistan 'A' and Bangladesh 'A' on August 14.