India, Aug. 17 -- The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has banned under-fire pacer Yash Dayal from featuring in the UP T20 League. The decision was taken after the pacer found himself in controversy, due to sexual harassment allegations. He is also facing rape charges in Ghaziabad and Jaipur.

Dayal is facing sexual exploitation charges in Ghaziabad, under the pretext of marriage and has also been given protection from arrest by the Allahabad High Court. But the Jaipur High Court has refused to grant him protection from arrest, due to the involvement of a minor in the case. The RCB star could also be arrested, and his next hearing is set to take place on August 22.

The 27-year-old was expected to play for Gorakhpur Lions in the U...