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 stated. 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 lady in a Kathmandu lodge room in August final 12 months. Lamichhane denies all fees. The newest listening to on Sunday was deferred till September 7, Lamichhane’s lawyer Saroj Ghimire stated. “Sandeep will now fly to Pakistan to play,” Ghimire advised AFP.

Last 12 months, Lamichhane was suspended as nationwide captain and arrested, however was freed on bail in January and Nepal then lifted his ban on taking part in.

Under his bail circumstances, Lamichhane has been in a position to 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.

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