Chitwan Rhinos is a franchise cricket team that competes in the Nepal Premier League, Nepal's premier franchise T20 league. Owned by Chitwan Medical College, Rhinos has successfully created a distinct identity among cricket enthusiasts. Chitwan Medical College acquired the franchise ownership rights through an auction held on September 5, 2024. The CMC group submitted its application by August 16, abiding by all the rules and guidelines. Eventually, amid the competitive bidding, Chitwan Medical College successfully gained ownership of the Chitwan franchise with a final bid of Nrs 1,76,01,000.

Mr. Gaida, a Greater One-horned Rhino native to the Chitwan National Park, was revealed as the team's mascot. Rhino also features in the official crest of the franchise along with various other elements native to Chitwan. Swapnil Sharma, the vocalist of Nepal's biggest metal band, the Shadows, and Rohit Shakya composed the team's anthem, Kheldaixa Gaida! Paying homage to Chitwan's various cultural and natural elements, the Rhinos revealed their jersey on November 18, 2024. The team's shirt has grey as the primary color on the chests, with shades of orange and black on the shoulders and the sides. The team's crest uses a one-horned Rhino with a sword and shield behind it. A phrase, #FEARTHECHARGE, has been used as the motto, homage to rhinos' aggressive and assertive nature.

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