New Delhi [India]: Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane's chances of participating in the T20 World Cup were hit after he was refused a US visa. Last week, Lamichhane was acquitted by the Patan High Court in a rape case and he became available for selection for the premier event. Lamichhane on Wednesday revealed to My visa for the T20 World Cup was rejected, it is unfortunate.” I apologize to all the well-wishers of Nepal Cricket. The star cricketer, who leads the national cricket team, was accused of raping a minor multiple times in a hotel room in Kathmandu on August 21 the same year.The victim had filed a rape complaint against Lamichhane at the Gaushala police circle on September 6. In September 2022, the then Nepal captain Lamichhane was suspended by the Nepal Cricket Association. Following Lamichhane's acquittal, CAN in a press statement also revoked the suspension of Nepal leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane in line with the decision of the Patan High Court, which acquitted Lamichhane of all charges. Following the decision, ESPNcricinfo reported that Lamichhane was in contention to be included in Nepal's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies in June. Lamichhane was the leading wicket-taker for Nepal in last year's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier with nine wickets. His tally was the highest for Nepal which helped them seal a place in the marquee event.The last date to make changes to the final team is May 25. Nepal's provisional team has already reached the Caribbean. As they prepare for the tournament in St. Vincent, Nepal will travel to the United States for their two practice matches against Canada and the United States on May 27 and 30 respectively. Nepal has been placed in Group D along with Bangladesh, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Netherlands. They open their campaign against the Netherlands on June 4 in Dallas.