Rape-accused leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has left for China to play Asian Games on Tuesday.

Nepali national cricket team duo Lamichhane and Sagar Dhakal left for the northern neighbor at 12:30 pm today.

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) said that Lamichhane left for China after the hearing of his case was postponed owing to the lack of judges.

Lamichhane even did not take part in the farewell program with the Nepali team due to the case.

As Lalit Rajbansi is injured and cannot take part in the Asian Games, the CAN has decided to send Dhakal in his place.

Nepal will play against Mongolia on Wednesday and Maldives on Sunday in the Asian Games.