Lamichhane, 22, is currently out on bail, facing charges of the sexual coercion of another person, and current bail conditions restrict him from travelling abroad. But on Monday, he secured court permission to travel outside the country for the tri-series, also involving UAE and Nepal, which also got underway on the same day.
Lamichhane’s involvement in that series drew protests from opponents and fans in the country, as well as on social media. He was suspended by CAN last year after an arrest warrant was issued following the allegations against him. He was taken into police custody and later granted bail, which was followed by his suspension being lifted by CAN earlier this month and his inclusion in the squad for the tri-series against Namibia and Scotland.