Nepal Police Club's Karan KC suspended from Prime Minister Cup over social media remarks

Kathmandu. Star cricketer Karan KC of the Nepal Police Club, participating in the Prime Minister Cup One Day National Cricket Tournament, has faced disciplinary action. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has penalized him for making controversial remarks against umpires on social media.

In a press release issued on Sunday, CAN stated that Karan's remarks were against the spirit of the game. He had expressed dissatisfaction on social media regarding the role of the umpires officiating the match. 

Taking the matter seriously, CAN has banned him for one upcoming match of the Prime Minister Cup. Along with the suspension, he will also have to pay a fine equivalent to 100 percent of his match fee.

The statement, signed by CAN spokesperson Chumbi Lama, mentioned that this decision was taken in coordination with relevant stakeholders. Previously, the Nepal Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association had expressed serious objections to the remarks made by the national team's fast bowler, Karan KC. Following an emergency meeting on Saturday, the association issued a press release demanding strict action against the player from the Cricket Association of Nepal.

Meanwhile, KC has apologized for his remarks. He wrote on social media, 'I had expressed a query as a joke asking what would happen if there was a physical altercation between a player and an umpire. Since umpires, coaches, and players are all like one family in cricket, I apologize if my joking remark hurt anyone.'