Overview
- The incident occurred on Thursday, June 4, when Nepal appealed after opener Ngawang Choden was out first ball and incoming batter Ritshi Choden did not reach the crease in time, and the on-field umpires ruled her timed out.
- Ritshi Choden became the first woman and only the third player at international level to be given out timed out, joining two earlier cases from 2023.
- The Cricket Association of Nepal released a public apology saying the dismissal was within the Laws of Cricket but did not reflect the spirit of the game and expressed regret to Bhutan Cricket and the player.
- Reports differ on the exact time allowed for an incoming batter — accounts cite 90 seconds, two minutes, or three minutes — which has fed debate about how Law 40 should be interpreted and applied.
- Nepal won the ACC Women’s Premier Cup match by 51 runs, the result stands, and stakeholders are calling for clearer guidance from governing bodies on the use of timed-out appeals to protect sportsmanship.