Sandeep Lamichhane leaves CPL, Jamaica Tallawahs - returns home to answer arrest warrant
The arrest warrant, which was issued in Kathmandu, lists the charges as coercion of another person and was announced publicly on Thursday. The decision to suspend the player was made by the CAN after a meeting and a statement from the body indicated that the cricketer would remain suspended until the matter was investigated.
Lamichane, who previously played for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Barbados Tridents was yet to take the field this season. In 2020, however, the player was the leading wicket-taker for the Jamaica Tallawahs franchise.
In response, the 22-year-old tweeted to address the issue and announced that he would be leaving the Jamaica franchise and prepare to defend himself against what he called baseless allegations.
“I am innocent and keep complete belief in the respectable laws of Nepal. I have decided to take a leave from the CPL and go back to my country within a few days. I am ready to face all these baseless allegations. May justice be served to the innocent and right investigations to be done,” the player posted on Instagram.