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CAN suspends cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has suspended cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane. CAN suspended him after the Kathmandu District Court convicted him on rape charges and ordered to sentence him to eight years in prison.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has suspended cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane. CAN suspended him after the Kathmandu District Court convicted him on rape charges and ordered to sentence him to eight years in prison.


On Wednesday, the Kathmandu District Court sentenced Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years in prison in the case of rape.


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According to CAN, Lamichhane has been suspended from participating in any domestic or international competition.


A statement issued by the CAN on Thursday, reads, “... Sandeep Lamichhane, the former captain of the national team, has been convicted in the rape case, and on the basis of the order of the honorable court, Sandeep Lamichhane has been banned from any kind of domestic and international cricket activities. We would like to inform you that he has been suspended.”

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