Nepalese team posing a photo before heading Pakistan for Asia Cup on Tuesday. 

Sandeep Lamichhanne, star legspinner of Nepal national cricket team has been left behind by the team flying for Asia Cup even though he has been chosen to play for the Asia Cup Cricket.

The Nepali team led by captain Rohit Pauden for Asia Cup left to Pakistan on Tuesday night but Lamichhane remained absent from the team. Cricket Association of Nepal tried to justify his absence saying the bowler was not feeling well.

"Due to health problems, Sandeep will not be with us now. We will prepare for the Asia Cup in Pakistan for about a week. If the conditions are favorable, Sandeep will be with us to play the Asia Cup. CAN is trying its best," said Mazgaiya, who is also the president of the Dang District Cricket Association.

"He is not out of the squad yet and we will try our best to get him on time," said Paudel. Coach Desai said Lamichhane was a key member in the squad.

"He is a champion bowler and a key member of the team. We are hopeful that he will join the squad in Pakistan," Desai said.

When asked about his health, Lamichhane said that he was fit and fine. "I just came to know from CAN officials that I am ill. They should have informed me before circulating it to the media," he said.