The T20 World Cup 2026 has gotten off to a great start. Fans are witnessing one thrilling match after another. However, the host team has suffered a major setback early in the tournament. In fact, a star player from Sri Lanka, the co-hosts of the T20 World Cup 2026, has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury. This player suffered the injury during the first match. Despite the injury, he played a key role in the victory.
Wanindu Hasaranga injury update
Sri Lanka's star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the tournament with a serious hamstring injury. An MRI scan on Tuesday confirmed the injury, revealing a severe hamstring strain. Hasaranga suffered the injury in the tournament's opening match against Ireland. He performed brilliantly in that match, taking three wickets, but began experiencing discomfort while bowling and the problem worsened later. Hasaranga has suffered hamstring injuries before, and this time the injury is so severe that he may need several weeks of rehabilitation, potentially ruling him out of the remainder of the tournament.
This is a significant loss for Sri Lanka, as Hasaranga is a key spinner and batting all-rounder. He played a key role in the team's hopes on spin-friendly pitches at home. His bowling helped Sri Lanka win the first match against Ireland by 20 runs, but now the team will have to move forward without him. Wanindu Hasaranga is also Sri Lanka's leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup.
Who will replace Wanindu Hasaranga?
Sri Lanka will replace Hasaranga with leg-spin bowling all-rounder Dushan Hemantha. Hemantha, who is also a leg-spinner and capable of playing as an all-rounder, could be a valuable asset to the team. According to ICC regulations, injury replacements require official approval, and once replaced, players cannot return.
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