Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane Rape Trial Delayed, Player Heads To Asia Cup | Cricket News

The rape trial of Nepal’s cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane was postponed Sunday, permitting him to hitch teammates in Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup, his lawyer mentioned. Spin bowler Lamichhane, 23, as soon as the poster boy for the rise of cricket in Nepal, is accused of raping a 17-year-old woman in a Kathmandu resort room in August final yr. Lamichhane denies all prices. The newest listening to on Sunday was deferred till September 7, Lamichhane’s lawyer Saroj Ghimire mentioned. “Sandeep will now fly to Pakistan to play,” Ghimire advised AFP.

Last yr, Lamichhane was suspended as nationwide captain and arrested, however was freed on bail in January and Nepal then lifted his ban on enjoying.

Under his bail circumstances, Lamichhane has been capable of journey overseas, together with to Zimbabwe for the World Cup qualifiers.

The six-nation ODI Asia Cup opens Wednesday in Multan, Pakistan, the place the hosts will conflict with debutants Nepal.

Pakistan will co-host the 50-over event with Sri Lanka, the place 9 of the 13 matches — together with the ultimate in Colombo on September 17 — shall be performed.

Nepal did not make the minimize for the 50-over showpiece occasion in India in October.

(This story has been edited by Mahaz News employees …)