Nepal Cricket Association Apologizes After Unusual 'Timed-Out' Dismissal of Bhutanese Player
尼泊爾板球協會就不丹球員被罕見「逾時出局」道歉
Introduction
During an ACC Premier Cup T20I match in Malaysia, Bhutanese player Ritshi Choden became the first female cricketer to be given out because of the 'timed-out' rule. Following this event, the Nepalese cricket authorities issued a formal apology.
在馬來西亞舉行的 ACC Premier Cup T20I 賽事中，不丹球員 Ritshi Choden 成為首位因「逾時出局」（timed-out）規則而被判出局的女性板球員。在此事件後，尼泊爾板球當局發表了正式道歉。
Main Body
The incident happened while Bhutan was trying to reach a target of 114 runs. After the first player, Ngawang Choden, was dismissed on the first ball, Ritshi Choden did not reach the crease within the required ninety seconds. Consequently, the Nepalese team asked for a dismissal, and the umpires agreed. This meant Bhutan had lost two wickets for zero runs after only one delivery. In the end, Bhutan finished with 63/8, giving Nepal a 51-run victory and placing them at the top of Group D.
這起事件發生在不丹嘗試追到 114 分目標時。在第一位球員 Ngawang Choden 於第一球被淘汰後，Ritshi Choden 未能在規定的 90 秒內到達擊球線。因此，尼泊爾隊要求判定出局，且裁判予以同意。這意味著不丹在僅一次投球後，就以 0 分失去了兩個擊球手。最終，不丹以 63/8 完賽，使尼泊爾贏得 51 分，並在 D 組中排名第一。
After the match, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), through Secretary Paras Khadka, released an official statement expressing regret. The organization emphasized that the decision to appeal was not in line with their values or the 'spirit of the game.' Although the board admitted that the dismissal followed the official Laws of Cricket, they asserted that sportsmanship and respect are more important than strictly following rules. This apology comes after another disciplinary issue in April, when player Karan KC was suspended for one match after posting inappropriate questions on social media about fighting with officials.
賽後，尼泊爾板球協會（CAN）透過秘書 Paras Khadka 發布正式聲明表示遺憾。該組織強調，要求判定出局的決定不符合其價值觀或「比賽精神」。儘管董事會承認該出局判定符合板球官方規則，但他們主張體育精神與尊重比嚴格遵守規則更重要。此次道歉發生在 4 月另一起紀律問題之後，當時球員 Karan KC 因在社交媒體上發布關於與官員爭執的不當問題而被停賽一場。
Conclusion
Nepal has achieved a strong victory and a top ranking in their group, but the match is mostly remembered for the rare dismissal and the apology from CAN.
尼泊爾雖然贏得大勝並在組內排名第一，但這場比賽最令人記得的是那次罕見的出局以及 CAN 的道歉。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The B2 Leap: From 'Simple' to 'Sophisticated'
An A2 student says: "Nepal said sorry because they were not nice." A B2 student says: "The association expressed regret because their actions were not in line with their values."
To move toward B2, you must stop using basic verbs (like say or be) and start using Collocations (words that naturally fit together) and Complex Phrasing.
🧩 The "Professionalism" Tool-Kit
Look at how this article describes a mistake. Instead of saying "they made a mistake," it uses high-level combinations. Copy these to sound more fluent:
- "Issued a formal apology" Don't just 'say sorry'. 'Issue an apology' is the B2 way to describe a public statement.
- "In line with..." This means 'matching' or 'agreeing with'. (e.g., "My behavior was in line with the school rules.")
- "Expressing regret" A more elegant version of 'feeling bad' or 'saying they are sorry'.
🚀 Logic Connectors: The "Consequently" Pivot
At A2, you use 'so' for everything. To reach B2, you need Transition Words that show cause and effect more clearly.
The Text: "Ritshi Choden did not reach the crease... Consequently, the Nepalese team asked for a dismissal."
Try replacing 'So' with these B2 alternatives:
- Consequently (Formal/Result)
- Therefore (Logical conclusion)
- As a result (Direct effect)
⚠️ Precision Check: 'Strictly' vs 'Usually'
Notice the phrase "strictly following rules." Adding the adverb strictly changes the meaning from 'following' to 'following exactly without any exceptions.' This level of detail is exactly what examiners look for when moving a student from A2 to B2.