The Cricket Association of Nepal has banned national cricketer Karan KC for one match and fined him 100 percent of his match fee over a social media post directed at umpires.

In a statement on Sunday, CAN said the comment made by the Nepal Police Club player during the ongoing Prime Minister Cup one-day tournament did not align with the spirit of the game. The decision was taken in coordination with relevant stakeholders, said CAN spokesperson Chhumbi Lama.

KC had written on social media: “If any player beats an umpire mistakenly, how many matches would he be banned for? Just for query?”

The remark drew criticism, with the Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association of Nepal condemning it and urging CAN to take strict action, saying it undermined the professionalism and dignity of match officials.

The controversy follows growing dissatisfaction among players over umpiring decisions in domestic competitions, including a recent on-field dispute involving Sandeep Lamichhane during a PM Cup match.