”Today's game does not reflect the values and spirit of cricket that the Nepal Cricket Association seeks to uphold,” CAN said in a statement, apologizing to the Bhutan Cricket Board.
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The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has apologized to the Bhutan Cricket Council Board for the ‘time out’ incident that took place in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup cricket match between Nepal and Bhutan on Thursday.
‘Today’s game does not reflect the values and spirit of cricket that the Nepal Cricket Association seeks to uphold,’ CAN said in a statement apologizing to the Bhutan Cricket Board.
Kavita Kunwar bowled Ngawang Choden on the first ball of the innings, while Ritsi Choden arrived at the crease late to replace her. She arrived at the crease without even wearing a helmet and gloves.
In the live streaming conducted by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), bowler Kavita, wicketkeeper Ruby Podar, vice-captain Pooja Mahato, Rubina Chhetri and others appealed to the on-field umpire for a ‘time out’.
Bhutan captain Anju Gurung, in a brief interview with the live broadcast after the match, said that they tried to change the batting order in the match, but the message did not reach the batsmen who were supposed to be sent to the top order, and Choden arrived late to the crease. According to the rules of Twenty20 cricket, the next batter must reach the crease and be ready to face the ball within 1 minute and 30 seconds after a batter is out. Choden, on the other hand, took 2 minutes to reach the crease. The Nepali team then appealed to the umpire for a ‘time out’ against her.
Although CAN admitted that the ‘time out’ to dismiss Choden was within the rules of cricket, it further said in a statement, ‘We understand that the spirit of the game extends beyond the written rules and should be focused on our conduct. As a developing cricketing nation, we place great importance on sportsmanship, mutual respect and fair play.’ We acknowledge that this incident fell short of those standards and apologize for any disappointment this may have caused.’
