Lamichane set to miss T20 WC after denied US visa for 2nd time
Nepal's leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane will miss the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 after his US visa application was rejected twice. Despite efforts from the Cricket Association of Nepal and diplomatic interventions, the US Embassy denied his visa, impacting Nepal's chances in the tournament set in the West Indies and the US.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/jd0geNB
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