Wanindu Hasaranga took the big and difficult catch of Shadab Khan who’s powerful knock of 30 was already proving to be dangerous for St Kitts and Nevis team to defend.
The new addition of George Linde could strengthen their spin bowling department and potentially add more batting depth to their side. LSG could look like a more balanced team with the addition of George Linde to their side. His inclusion in the team wouldn’t be a concern, as they are playing with only 3 foreigners in the matches so far.
Hasaranga’s absence comes as a huge blow for Sri Lanka, who were banking heavily on his experience.
A defeat for Sri Lanka have pushed them on the brink of elimination, and they will hope to get a win to their name when they lock horns with India on Friday, September 26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Theekshana got rid of Fakhar as well after Wanindu Hasaranga ended up taking a stunning one-handed catch inside the 30-yard circle.
Bangladesh opener Saif Hassan batted exceptionally for his 61 off 45 with two fours and four sixes at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium against Sri Lanka.
Jaker Ali stayed unbeaten for his 41 off 34 with just two fours to give Bangladesh a total of 139/5 to fight against Sri Lanka after finding themselves at 53-5 in 9.5 overs.
Sri Lanka have been placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong. The Lankans will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on September 13, followed by a clash each against Afghanistan (September 16) and Hong Kong (September 18).
Hasaranga unlikely to be featured in the Asia Cup 2025 squad as well
Wanindu Hasaranga has a niggle while Sandeep Sharma has a broken finger due to which both the players have been benched against MI in Jaipur
RCB skipper, Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to bowl first against RCB in IPL 2025.
It is to be noted that the Sri Lanka all-rounder missed the side’s previous match against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad due to personal reasons.
For the unversed, RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to field first.
Playing his first season for RR, Hasaranga is now the leading wicket-taker for the franchise with five wickets in two matches so far.
For the unversed, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bowl first.
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Wanindu Hasaranga was also picked in the 16-member Sri Lanka T20I squad on the upcoming tour to New Zealand earlier this week.
It is to be noted that Hasaranga experienced pain in his left hamstring on Friday, while delivering the last ball of his 10th over in the first ODI against India.
The resignation from Wanindu Hasaranga came in the aftermath of the early exit of Sri Lanka from the T20 World Cup 2024.
Hasaranga claimed that a few cricketers created social media pages to attack the former T20 world champions.
Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga also opened up about the team experiences after their defeat in their T20 World Cup 2024 opener.
The 22-year-old has represented his nation in only one T20 International till now when he was part of Sri Lanka’s squad in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The 26-year-old was roped in by the SunRisers Hyderabad (RH) for INR 1.5 Crore after he was released by the then Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the 2023 edition.
The Hyderabad-based franchise has had a decent start to its 2024 campaign with one win and two losses.
The 26-year-old was bought by SunRisers Hyderabad for his base price of INR 1.5 Crore after being released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Hasaranga finished the 2023 edition of IPL with 26 wickets at an economy of 7.54 for RCB.
Wanindu Hasaranga was found guilty of breaching the article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
Speaking of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Pat Cummins-led side will open their IPL 2024 campaign against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Garden in Kolkata on March 23.
The incident occurred after the end of the match, when Hasaranga confronted umpire Lyndon Hanibal to criticise him over a decision.
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Sri Lanka are leading the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan by 1-0.
Wanindu Hasaranga hasn’t played for Sri Lanka in months after undergoing surgery for a hamstring injury suffered during the Lanka Premier League 2023.
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LSG qualified for playoffs in both 2022 & 2023 IPL editions.
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Apart from these two franchises, the LSG will look to go after Lockie Ferguson in the IPL 2024 auction.
Dasun Shanaka will continue to lead the 15-member at the ODI World Cup 2023.
Hasaranga also missed the recent Asia Cup after picking up a thigh strain in the playoffs of the Lanka Premier League 2023.
Wanindu Hasaranga became the top scorer and highest wicket-taker in LPL 2023 to help win B-Love Kandy the title.
Just days ahead of the marquee tournament, two Sri Lankan cricketers Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando have also tested positive for COVID-19.
It is to be noted that Hasaranga has featured in four Test matches for the Island nation after making his debut in December 2020. He last played a Test in August 2021.
Wanindu Hasaranga is in the form of his life but with a twist as he is not only taking wickets with the ball but is scoring crucial runs down the order.
The spinner achieved a new milestone in his previous game, taking his wicket tally past 200 in T20s.
A demerit point has been added to Hasaranga’s disciplinary record.
This incident took place on the fourth delivery of the 11th over with MI chasing a target of 200.
So far in the second innings, Virat Kohli has taken two crucial catches to dismiss Krunal Pandya and Ayush Badoni.
The effort from the Sri Lankan star came in the 3rd ball of the 10th over.
Sri Lanka team are placed at No.7 in Test rankings, and are No.8 in ODIs. While they are placed at No.10 in T20I rankings.
Hasaranga has so far picked 3 wickets in the game.
The 3-match series is set to kick off in Lucknow on February 24, Thursday.
RCB have made a few expensive signings on the day so far, having bought Harshal Patel (INR 10.75 crore) and Faf du Plessis (INR 7 crore) earlier in the day.
Hasaranga (who played for RCB in IPL 2021) will be up for grabs for all the franchises in mega auction, with his base price set at INR 1 crore.
The leg-spinner has taken 18 wickets in 10 matches in the tournament so far.
The leg-spinner took 3 wickets in the contest but it was his effort on the field which was the best moment of match.
Wanindu Hasaranga has picked 11 wickets in this T20 WC and he is the leading wicket taker in 2021 T20 WC along with Shakib Al Hasan.
Hasaranga becomes only the third player in the history of T20 World Cup to achieve the feat.
With 62 wickets from 51 international appearances already, the Galle-born is scripting a revival for Sri Lankan cricket.
SLC secretary Mohan de Silva revealed that the two players haven’t taken the permission from their country’s apex cricket board yet.
Notably, while Zampa did join the contingent as per the original schedule of IPL, he left midway citing personal reasons and continues to be unavailable for the second half.
With Hasaranga, the ICC number 2 ranked T20I bowler pulling out, Thisara Perera and Isuru Udana remain the only Sri Lankan players set to participate in the league.
Hasaranga was brilliant in the limited-overs series against India.
RCB’s leg-spinner Adam Zampa was one of the earliest players to have pulled out of IPL 2021 citing COVID-19 concerns.
Despite winning the first T20I by more than 30 runs, India lost the other two – thus losing the series 1-2 to Sri Lanka.
One of the major reasons behind the interest of various IPL franchises in the cricketer could be because of the conditions in UAE.
Injury to Hasaranga implies, the likes of Ramesh Mendis, Akila Dhananjaya, Ishan Jayarathna and Praveen Jayawickrema could be roped in for this game.