Under investigation for raping a minor, Lamichhane replaced Shyam Dhakal who as per the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) officials sustained injuries during training
Amid widespread protest, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has inducted rape accused and under-investigation star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in its squad for the triangular series scheduled for next week.
On Saturday, people stood on the protest site of Maitighar Mandala holding placards questioning the move of CAN to induct Sandeep Lamichhane, who is out on bail but under Police investigation for allegedly raping a minor, in the team.
The decision comes the next day after the Cricket Association of Nepal lifted his suspension. He is currently out on bail of Nrs. 2 million and is being investigated for raping a minor
"Late on Tuesday, the meeting of CAN held in Pokhara decided to lift the suspension. Details will be released today," Birendra Bahadur Chanda, CAN official.
The decision of Patan High Court to release rape-accused star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane on bail has been challenged in the country's apex court by the Office of the Attorney General.
Nepali cricketers Ashif Sheikh and Gyanendra Malla scored half-centuries in the nail-biting game to defeat UAE by six wickets in the title decider on Friday running past the 177-run target set by the visiting team in 40.1 overs.
In an announcement made late Friday evening, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) named Paudel as the lead of the national team replacing rape accused Sandeep Lamichhane.