The Cricket Association of Nepal has suspended Karan KC for one match and fined him his full match fee after a social media post aimed at umpires during the ongoing Prime Minister Cup one-day tournament.
CAN announced the sanction on Sunday and said the comment went against the spirit of the game. CAN spokesperson Chhumbi Lama said the decision was taken after consultation with the relevant stakeholders.
Karan, who plays for Nepal Police Club and the national team, had posted: "If any player beats an umpire mistakenly, how many matches would he be banned for? Just for query?" The remark quickly triggered backlash.
The Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association of Nepal condemned the comment and called on CAN to take strict action.
The controversy comes amid growing frustration among players over umpiring decisions in domestic competitions. It also follows a recent on-field dispute involving Sandeep Lamichhane during a PM Cup match, adding to the spotlight on player-official relations in Nepal's domestic game.
Karan's suspension means Nepal Police will be without one of their senior bowlers for their next fixture, while the punishment is likely to sharpen the wider debate around umpiring standards and player conduct in the domestic circuit.
