Hasaranga, who was released by the Royal Challengers Bangalore after having two decent seasons with them, the leg spinner was subsequently picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL auction
Anticipation surrounds the imminent appointment of Wanindu Hasaranga as the new captain of the Sri Lanka T20 squad, while Dimuth Karunaratne has been officially confirmed to continue leading the Test side. The latest developments suggest that Sri Lanka Cricket is leaning towards entrusting Wanindu Hasaranga with the captaincy for T20Is. The talented bowling all-rounder, presently recuperating from an injury sustained during the Lanka Premier League in August, unfortunately missed both the ODI World Cup and the Asia Cup earlier this year.
Sources indicate that the SLC Selection Committee is gearing up for another meeting to deliberate and finalize this significant decision just ahead of Zimbabwe’s Tour of Sri Lanka in January 2024. Hasaranga, a linchpin in Sri Lanka’s bowling lineup, notably dominated the wicket charts during the Men’s ODI World Cup Qualifier, securing Sri Lanka’s coveted spot for the forthcoming mega event in India. The cricketing action is set to unfold with Sri Lanka taking on Zimbabwe in a riveting three-match ODI series, followed by an equally thrilling three-match T20I series scheduled to kick off on January 6 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
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Hasaranga, who was released by the Royal Challengers Bangalore after having two decent seasons with them, the leg spinner was subsequently picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the recently concluded IPL mini-auction for Rs 1.50 crore in Dubai. Hasaranga is anticipated to play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes of the upcoming matches for SRH in the IPL 2023. The cricketing fraternity eagerly awaits the official announcement and looks forward to witnessing Hasaranga’s leadership prowess in action for Sri Lanka.
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