Why is Wanindu Hasaranga out of the T20 World Cup 2026?

Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a serious tear to his left hamstring, sustained during the match against Ireland on February 8.

Who will replace Wanindu Hasaranga in the Sri Lankan squad?

Sri Lanka Cricket is set to name Dushan Hemantha as the replacement for the injured Wanindu Hasaranga in the T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

Will Wanindu Hasaranga play in the IPL 2026?

Due to the serious nature of his hamstring injury and his history of similar issues, Wanindu Hasaranga's participation in the upcoming IPL 2026 season is in doubt.

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Hamstring Horror: Hasaranga Ruled Out of T20 World Cup 2026

10 Feb

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Summary

Wanindu Hasaranga tore his left hamstring during Sri Lanka's win over Ireland.
The injury ends his T20 World Cup 2026 campaign and may impact his IPL season.
Dushan Hemantha is set to replace the injured all-rounder in the squad.

Hamstring Horror: Hasaranga Ruled Out of T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the remainder of the T20 World Cup 2026 after sustaining a significant tear to his left hamstring. The injury occurred on Sunday, February 8, during Sri Lanka's group-stage match against Ireland in Colombo.

Hasaranga was instrumental in the 20-run victory, taking three wickets for 25 runs, despite visibly struggling with his movement towards the end of his bowling spell. This setback marks a difficult end to his tournament participation, especially given his previous hamstring surgery in 2023.

Sri Lanka Cricket is expected to bring in Dushan Hemantha as Hasaranga's replacement for the ongoing T20 World Cup. The team will miss his experience, with Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage now tasked with leading the spin attack.