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| Cricket Association of Nepal | |
|---|---|
| Name | Cricket Association of Nepal |
| Abbr | CAN |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Jurisdiction | Nepal |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Affiliation | International Cricket Council, Asian Cricket Council |
| Headquarters | Kathmandu |
| President | Rajiv Awasthi |
Cricket Association of Nepal is the governing body for Cricket in Nepal. It administers national teams, organizes domestic leagues, oversees player development, and represents Nepal at international bodies such as the International Cricket Council and the Asian Cricket Council. The association interfaces with regional bodies, national institutions, and international tournaments to promote cricket across urban and rural areas of Nepal.
Established in 1946, the association evolved through interactions with British-era Cricket Club of India, Marylebone Cricket Club, and post-war Asian cricket development initiatives like the Asian Cricket Council. Milestones include affiliation with the International Cricket Council and participation in multi-nation events such as the ICC Trophy and ACC Trophy. Historic matches against touring sides from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and fixtures involving players who later featured in Indian Premier League, Bangladesh Premier League, and Big Bash League shaped early growth. Key historical figures include administrators who liaised with bodies like the National Sports Council (Nepal), representatives at ICC Annual Conference, and captains who led squads into events such as the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier and the Asian Games.
The association's structure comprises an elected executive committee, subcommittees for selection, coaching, and umpiring, and coordination with provincial associations across Province No. 1, Bagmati Province, and Gandaki Province. Governance reforms were undertaken following directives from the International Cricket Council and interventions by the Nepal Olympic Committee. The body appoints national selectors, head coaches, and high performance staff often drawing from networks including the England and Wales Cricket Board, Board of Control for Cricket in India, and Cricket Australia. Oversight mechanisms involve liaison with judicial entities like the Supreme Court of Nepal when electoral disputes and administrative challenges arise.
Domestic pathways include the National League (Nepal), franchise competitions modeled after the Nepal T20 League, age-group tournaments such as Under-19 Cricket World Cup qualifiers, and regional championships in districts like Kathmandu District and Pokhara. Development programs partner with academies modeled after the National Cricket Academy (India), grassroots schemes inspired by MCC Foundation outreach, and youth scouting linked to universities such as Tribhuvan University and clubs like Bhaktapur Club. Talent pipelines feed into national squads for events like the ACC Under-19 Cup and ICC World Cricket League fixtures.
The association manages men's and women's national teams, age-group sides, and emerging squads that have contested in tournaments including the ICC World Twenty20, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, and multi-sport events like the Asian Games (2018). Notable players who rose under the association's aegis have played in the Indian Premier League, Pakistan Super League, and Global T20 Canada. Performance highlights feature upsets and qualification campaigns documented against sides from Netherlands, Scotland, United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong in ICC pathway events.
Facilities under the association include international venues, academy grounds, and training centers in Kathmandu, Bhairahawa, and Chandragiri. Major stadium upgrades and pitch projects have been undertaken to meet International Cricket Council standards for floodlights, practice nets, and spectator facilities, with consulting inputs from firms involved in renovations at venues like Eden Gardens and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. High performance centers collaborate with sports science entities affiliated with institutions such as Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and international coaching networks from England and Australia.
The association has faced administrative controversies, governance disputes, and ethics inquiries prompting interventions by the International Cricket Council and scrutiny from the Nepal Olympic Committee. Past suspensions involved suspension of recognition, electoral disputes adjudicated at the Supreme Court of Nepal, and allegations related to procurement and selection processes that attracted attention from media outlets and investigative committees. Reforms and reinstatements followed negotiations with entities such as the Asian Cricket Council and compliance with International Cricket Council governance criteria.
Funding streams include government grants coordinated with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Nepal), sponsorships from corporate partners, broadcast agreements with regional networks, and development grants from the International Cricket Council and Asian Cricket Council. Commercial partnerships have been signed with local brands active in Kathmandu commerce and international sports equipment manufacturers known for supplying teams in the Indian Premier League and Big Bash League. Financial oversight mechanisms involve audits, reporting to stakeholders such as provincial associations, and compliance with standards encouraged by bodies like the International Cricket Council ethics unit.
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