Nepal cricket board apologises as Bhutan’s Choden becomes first-ever to…

 Bhutan’s Ritshi Choden became the first woman batter to be timed out in international cricket after taking more than 90 seconds to reach the crease during a T20I against Nepal in the ACC Premier Cup. Nepal’s appeal was upheld, leaving Bhutan 0 for 2. Although the dismissal was legal, Nepal’s cricket board later apologised, saying it went against the spirit of the game. Bhutan eventually lost by 51 runs. Bhutan’s Ritshi Choden became the first woman batter to be timed out in international cricket after taking more than 90 seconds to reach the crease during a T20I against Nepal in the ACC Premier Cup. Nepal’s appeal was upheld, leaving Bhutan 0 for 2. Although the dismissal was legal, Nepal’s cricket board later apologised, saying it went against the spirit of the game. Bhutan eventually lost by 51 runs.