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ICC did the right thing to suspend CAN

Against all odds, Nepal   clinched the crucial two match series at the expense of Namibia in the World Cricket League Championship played in Kathmandu recently.                            After being whitewashed in the last two series by Papua New Guinea and Scotland respectively in 2015, Nepal needed a big performance to bounce back, which they did.  I congratulate the team and the coaching staff on their important success. The triumph brought some much-needed relief to supportive home fans. More important, the win boosted Nepal’s standings in the World Cricket League Championship (WCLC).   With the latest home series sweep Nepal vaulted up the rankings, from 8 th  to 5 th  position in the eight-team league championship. The team’s success was the result of concerted effort and individual brilliance. Going into the series, the task was challenging and a must win situation for the host to keep their faint hopes alive, especially to advance to the 2018 World Cup Qu

ANFA must comply with directives of FIFA

Disgraced former President of All Nepal Football Association Ganesh Thapa's latest effort to free himself from the shackles of corruption and bribery charges has gone in vain. As anticipated,his appeal was rightly struck down by FIFA Appeal Committee,thus confirming his guilt. Despite the setback,he has not wavered or waved the white flag yet. Instead  he appears stupidly dogged ,stubborn and continues to deny the charges.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is his last hope. Leave alone getting a clean sheet,it is highly unlikely that CAS would even consider his appeal. Even if they do, his chances of getting any kind of reprieve is very slim. Obviously , this is nothing but an act of  utter desperation on part of Mr.Thapa who literally plundered Nepali football , mostly for personal gains for over two decades. Given the scale of his involvement in corruption ,bribery and abuse of power, Mr. Thapa's punishment is too little. I believe he should have received hars