"Not the final verdict but part of normal legal procedure": Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in custody

Sandeep Lamichhane, the captain of Nepal’s national cricket team, has been in judicial custody since 4 November for allegedly raping a minor. The 22-year-old spin bowler was accused of rape by a 17-year-old female a month ago. Listen to the full report from Nepal correspondent Sewa Bhattarai.

Sandeep Lamichhane before going to play his second season of Indian premier league cricket. Credit: RSS

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This report is available in Nepali language:

नाबालिगको बलात्कारको आरोप लागेका नेपाली क्रिकेटर सन्दीप लामिछाने पुर्पक्षका लागि थुनामा

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