Crowd Chaos and Injuries Overshadow NPL’s opener
Subas Humagain, Kathmandu
The much-awaited Nepal Premier League (NPL) started on Saturday at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. On the first day of the tournament, which succeeded in creating big hype even before it was held, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) failed miserably in crowd management.
Eight people who had bought tickets to watch the game at the TU ground sustained injuries and are admitted to the hospital. Of these, two are in serious condition, informed Kathmandu Police Range Spokesperson Nawaraj Adhikari. Hundreds of spectators who had bought tickets had to return home sadly without being able to watch the game. CAN has once again disappointed the spectators, who are widely considered to be the strongest pillars of Nepali cricket.
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