Cricket Association of Nepal
Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) is the official governing body of cricket in Nepal. Its headquarters is situated in Mulpani, Kathmandu. It is Nepal's representative at the International Cricket Council and remains an associate member since 1996 AD (2053 BS). It is also a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
| नेपाल क्रिकेट सङ्घ | |
| Sport | Cricket |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | National |
| Abbreviation | CAN |
| Founded | 1946 (2003 BS) |
| Affiliation | International Cricket Council |
| Affiliation date | 1988 AD (2045 BS) Affiliate 1996 AD (2053 BS) Associate |
| Regional affiliation | Asian Cricket Council |
| Affiliation date | 1990 AD (2047 BS) |
| Headquarters | Mulpani, Kathmandu |
| President | Chatur Bahadur Chand |
| Secretary | Paras Khadka |
| Men's coach | Monty Desai |
| Women's coach | Manoj Katwal |
| Sponsor | My Second Teacher (national teams), Kelme (Kit sponsor) |
| Official website | |
| cricketnepal | |
The board was dissolved by the government of Nepal in November 2014 on the grounds of incompetence and a three-member ad hoc committee was established with a new president designated by the government itself.
In April 2016, CAN was suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC), on the grounds of government interference in its operations. However the suspension did not prevent Nepal's national teams from participating in ICC tournaments.
The ICC welcomed the elections of the board held in September 2019 and formally reinstated the board on a conditional basis on 14 October. On 13 October 2019, the ICC lifted its suspension on the Cricket Association of Nepal.