Initially, the 23-year-old was included in Nepal’s 15-member squad for the tournament last month. The T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies.

“I am now joining the national team for the last two matches in the West Indies and looking forward to fulfilling my dreams and the dream of all cricket lovers,” Lamichhane posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Lamichhane was arrested in October 2022 on charges of raping an 18-year-old woman, resulting in his suspension by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). Following his acquittal by the Patan High Court in May, he was reinstated by Nepal’s top cricket body.

For Lamichhane to be part of the Nepal squad, approval from the ICC’s Event Technical Committee is required. Nepal is scheduled to play against South Africa on June 14 and Bangladesh on June 16.

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