Wanindu Hasaranga, a spin all-rounder, has been ruled out of the ODI World Cup in 2023, which is sad news for Sri Lanka. Hasaranga’s hamstring tear will prevent him from competing in the famous event in India, according to India.com. Hasaranga’s replacement must be announced by Sri Lanka Cricket within the next four days because the final World Cup squads must be submitted by September 28.
Due to the same injury, Hasaranga previously missed out on the just finished Asia Cup. He led the B Kandy Love side in the Lanka Premier League, which was the last time anyone saw him in action.
Wanindu Hasaranga was in excellent form and had remarkable all-around skills throughout the recently finished Lanka Premier League.
He finished with 279 runs, which made him the tournament’s leading run scorer. He also had 19 wickets, which made him the leading wicket-taker.
He received several honors, including the most sixes, the most wickets, the most runs, and the Player of the Tournament. His importance to the Sri Lankan team is highlighted by this. It will be a big loss for the team if Hasaranga is unable to compete in the World Cup.
Recently, spinner Maheesh Theekshana’s injury during the Asia Cup dealt Sri Lanka another setback. It appears, nevertheless, that he will be able to make a full recovery in time to take part in the World Cup.
Their important fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera, who is also nursing an injury and was last active during the Lanka Premier League, is also very improbable to play in the World Cup.
These serious setbacks to the team’s ability to compete successfully in the prestigious competition will definitely be caused by the injuries to key players.
The much awaited ODI World Cup 2023 is set to get underway in India on October 5 with a game between England and New Zealand, the winners of the previous tournament. On October 7, Sri Lanka will play their opening match against South Africa.
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