Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Services

Comprehensive List of Services: Policy, Process, and Access

As cricket grows in popularity in Nepal, demand for related services is also increasing. As a federal-structure institution, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) delivers services at all three levels: district, province, and center. A complete list of services needed by students, players, coaches, and cricket fans is provided below.

Player Registration and Identity Card Service

This is the first requirement to play any official competition.

• For: Players interested from school level up to the national team.

• Service details: Provides a National Player Identity (NPI) number.

• Required documents: Birth registration (for age-group categories), citizenship, recommendation from a local club, and a recent photograph.

• Process: The player must first register with their district association; the record is then included in the central database.

National and International Team Selection Services

This is the most sensitive and core service.

• For: Talented cricket players.

• Service details: Selection for various age groups and senior teams through open trials and closed camps.

• Authentication: Selection results are published on the official website, and selected players receive an official letter.

No Objection Certificate Issuance Service

• For: Nepali players going to play in foreign leagues, or foreign players coming to play in Nepal.

• Service details: CAN provides a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for participation in any international league or competition.

• Importance: Without this, no player can officially play abroad. It ensures discipline and legal accountability of the player.

Coaching Development and Certification

• Service details: Conducts Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 coaching courses in coordination with the ICC and ACC.

• Curriculum: Includes technical cricket knowledge, player psychology, and first aid.

• Certificate: Those who pass the examination successfully receive an official coaching license.

Umpiring and Scoring Services

• Service details: Produces umpires who make on-field decisions and scorers who provide live scoring through modern software.

• Classification: Process to enlist individuals in local, regional, and national panels.

Grassroots and School Cricket Promotion

• Service details: Provides kit support to schools, technical guidance, and approvals for school cricket tournaments.

• Purpose: Strengthens the foundation of cricket at the grassroots level.

Sanctioning and Facilitation of Private Tournaments

This is a major content gap where people often get confused.

• Service details: Any private company or club organizing a large tournament must obtain a sanction letter from CAN.

• Process: CAN grants approval after reviewing tournament rules, budget sources, and player safety guarantees. Tournaments run without approval are considered unsanctioned.

Venue Usage and Management Service

• Service details: Makes TU Ground, Mulapani, and provincial stadiums available for training or matches.

• Condition: Government and non-government institutions can use grounds only with prior approval and by paying the specified ground hire charge.

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Support

• For: Players in closed camps and players under contract.

• Service details: Treatment for injuries during play, rehabilitation (rehab), and psychological counseling services.

Anti-Doping and Ethics Workshops

• Service details: Training for players on which medicines to use or avoid, and how to stay safe from match-fixing.

• Mandatory requirement: Every player who plays international matches must complete this training.

Media Accreditation and Communication Services

• Service details: Distributes passes to journalists during international matches, organizes press conferences, and provides official match results and statistics.

Fan Support and Ticketing Assistance

• Service details: Provides match schedules for spectators, determines the official platform for online ticket booking, and manages spectator entry at venues.

Institutional Affiliation and Membership

• Service details: Brings new cricket clubs or district associations under CAN’s umbrella.

• Process: Clubs that meet constitutional requirements are provided renewal and voting rights.

Anti-Corruption Reporting Channel

• Service details: Confidential hotline service for reporting match manipulation or financial irregularities.

• Protection: The informant’s details are safeguarded as per law.

Administrative Guide: How to Access These Services

As an academic and administrator, the following five-point quick guide is designed to resolve readers’ practical problems immediately.

1. Starting point: If you are seeking an individual service (player registration, trials), contact your District Cricket Association office directly. CAN’s central office does not do individual registrations.

2. Official notifications: Any notice for training or trials is published only on CAN’s website (Notices section) and the official Facebook page. Do not rely on personal posts.

3. Fees and receipts: Any fee charged in the name of a service (registration fee, ground hire) must be paid through the bank or only after receiving an official accounting receipt. Do not hand over money personally.

4. Turnaround time: After submitting an application, processing may take 3 to 15 working days. If delayed, follow up with the Help Desk or the Secretary Office.

5. Safeguarding: Women or minor players have the option to file a confidential complaint to the Safeguarding Officer if they feel uncomfortable while receiving services or at the venue.

Additional

• Arbitration and dispute resolution: A disciplinary committee is active within CAN to resolve disputes between players and clubs or between provinces.

• Digital records (Digital Vault): CAN is gradually moving historical records and scores of all players into online systems, making it easier to verify performance for players going abroad.

Conclusion

CAN’s services are not limited to organizing matches. It is a broader ecosystem that protects policy-making, education, health, and national pride. This content helps the general public connect with CAN and supports greater transparency in administrative processes.

Verified On: January 3, 2026

Sources: CAN Statute; National Sports Act 2077; ICC Governance Guidelines