Sri Lanka leave out Wanindu Hasaranga from World Cup squad

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Despite earlier indications that all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga could be part of Sri Lanka’s Cricket World Cup squad, the ace-spinner was not included in the 15-member contingent that leaves for India today.

The spinner is still recovering from a grade 3 hamstring tear and is expected to be fully fit towards the latter stages of the tournament, with multiple reports suggesting that selectors could be compelled to still include him in the squad with the expectation of him featuring at the back end of the World Cup.

However, SLC confirmed that the player had not been included, with leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha, who was earlier set to travel as a reserve, taking his place.

Hasaranga can however be added to the squad in the event that any of the 15 players who have been named sustain an injury during the course of the tournament.

“His recovery will be monitored, and if he is declared fit to play, he will be considered as a replacement in the event of an injury to a squad member during the tournament,” SLC said in a statement.

The squad is otherwise as expected, with selectors resisting the urges and calls to make wholesale changes following the defeat to India in the Asia Cup final.

Dushmantha Chameera, who has yet to recover from a pectoral injury has also been ruled out, with Kasun Rajitha retaining his place in the team as a result.

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Comments - 14

pradeep Tuesday, 26 September 2023 05:03 PM

Now they more concern about paying T20 leagues around the world

Ah Tuesday, 26 September 2023 05:22 PM

Srilankan cricket team though not the best team in the world but they outweigh as the best team to produce constant casualties. Eat like bulls when earn a few lakhs of dollars without doing any serious exercises. The salaries or allowances ought to be stopped for those months injured.

Stupid Tuesday, 26 September 2023 05:25 PM

Hasaranga should understand his stupid action hopping on one leg

Terrence K Tuesday, 26 September 2023 05:50 PM

Very good move by the Sri Lankan Cricket Board for adopting a psychological tactic to show the other teams that he will play depending on his fitness since all these teams focus on this icon and the batters will be ready with different strategies to target him and will not concentrate much on the other attack bowlers who could then outsmart and bring victory.

A Tuesday, 26 September 2023 06:11 PM

Nice trip to India and back.

Jayantha Tuesday, 26 September 2023 06:22 PM

They should choose team based on conditions in India. Ballers like Kasun and Madushanka may get hammered heavily in those conditions. They should have included an experienced baller like Jayasuriya or Ramesh mendis or Vandersay as Hemantha has less experience and is still not a wicket taking baller.

Aviator Tuesday, 26 September 2023 07:02 PM

Yes indeed. He needs to be fit just in time for the IPL.

roni Tuesday, 26 September 2023 07:11 PM

A blessing in disguise. He is a genuine T20 bowler. Bowling 60 balls on the spot is asking too much of him and on batting tracks in India he would be taken apart. Take your rest Hasaranga the IPL 2024 is coming up.

Shihab Aaqeel Daiyan Tuesday, 26 September 2023 07:39 PM

No Angelo Mathews! He could be handy. Who knows he may shine if he gets the opportunity....

D P P Prasad Tuesday, 26 September 2023 08:12 PM

Hasaranga is our ace spinner. Even world class batsmen can’t read his magic deliveries easily. Therefore we more often wish that Hasaranga may recover soon and join Srilankan World Cup squad.

Shihab Aaqeel Daiyan Tuesday, 26 September 2023 11:22 PM

Well! Well! It's pointless talking about injuries now. Let's concentrate on what is going to happen... Let's join hands together and support our Sri Lankan Brothers who are going to conquer the 2023 World Cup. I am positive. Let's encourage our Brothers to be positive too. We are eagerly waiting for you all to bring the glory of 1996 back.. Cheers! All the very best! Jai Wewa!

Cheers Wednesday, 27 September 2023 01:46 AM

Good move to leave Hasaranga and chameera who are not match fit and also would have left theekshana who is half fir as we cannot carry passengers for a world cup

Sambo Wednesday, 27 September 2023 07:46 AM

By the time he will recover we will be out of the world cup.

wsw Wednesday, 27 September 2023 10:10 AM

Another overrated show pony, who delivers the bare minimum.

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