NEW DELHI: Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been suspended by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) following a verdict by the Kathmandu District Court that sentenced him to eight years in prison for raping an 18-year-old woman. The CAN issued a statement on Thursday, addressing the recent legal developments.
In response to the court's decision, the CAN stated, "We inform you that Sandeep Lamichhane has been suspended from any kind of domestic and international cricket activities as he has been convicted and sentenced."