IPL 2024: Blow For SRH As Sri Lankan Leggie Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out Of Entire Season

As per a Cricbuzz report, SLC has written to the BCCI stating that the 26-year-old has to undergo rehabilitation and rest so as to give his left ankle time to heal

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about the unavailability of their T20I skipper Wanindu Hasaranga for Sunrisers Hyderabad in this season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) owing to an injury. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

The Hyderabad franchise is now in the search of replacement, as per multiple media reports.

As per a Cricbuzz report, SLC has written to the BCCI stating that the 26-year-old has to undergo rehabilitation and rest so as to give his left ankle time to heal. Hasaranga had recently consulted a Dubai expert who, according to the report, advised him precautionary rest.

At the December 2024 IPL auction, SRH purchased Hasaranga for his base price of Rs 1.5 crore. Before that the leg-spinner was with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

At the 2022 IPL auction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid INR 10.75 crore for him. While he featured in just eight games in 2023, he claimed nine wickets with an economy of 8.9, after having an outstanding debut season in 2022 where he picked up 26 wickets at a 7.54 economy.

SRH are currently fifth in the IPL table with two wins and as many losses in their four games.

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