Wanindu Hasaranga’s World Cup Dream Shattered by Hamstring Harm; Sri Lanka Proclaims Squad

Sri Lanka has unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup, with Dasun Shanaka main the crew and Kusal Mendis serving as his deputy. Nonetheless, the most important setback for the Sri Lankan camp is the absence of their star spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been sidelined as a consequence of a hamstring damage.

Harm Sidelines Star Spinner Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga, the proficient leg-spinner, sustained a thigh pressure through the playoffs of the Lankan Premier League final month. Regardless of his exceptional efficiency within the event, the place he completed as each the highest run-scorer with 279 runs and the main wicket-taker with 19 wickets, the damage dominated him out of the Asia Cup.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) initially expressed its dedication to making sure Hasaranga’s participation, however in addition they acknowledged the potential of him lacking cricket for no less than three months if surgical procedure had been required. Hasaranga performed a vital function in Sri Lanka’s victory within the World Cup Qualifiers, the place he topped the wicket-takers chart with a formidable 22 wickets in simply seven video games.

Combined Fortunes for Sri Lankan Pacers

Whereas Hasaranga’s absence is a big blow, Sri Lanka’s tempo division has its personal challenges. Dushmantha Chameera, coping with a shoulder damage, didn’t get better in time to make the World Cup squad. Nonetheless, there’s some excellent news with Dilshan Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara returning after lacking the Asia Cup.

Madushanka had suffered an indirect muscle tear earlier than the Asia Cup, whereas Kumara was sidelined as a consequence of a recurring facet pressure.

Balanced Squad Regardless of Accidents

Regardless of the setbacks, Sri Lanka is fielding a reasonably balanced squad for the World Cup. The highest-order options Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, and Kusal Mendis. The center-order boasts Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, and Dhananjaya de Silva.

The crew can be well-equipped with all-rounders, together with skipper Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya, Dunith Wellalage, and Asalanka. The tempo division consists of Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara, and rising star Matheesha Pathirana. Main the spin assault is Maheesh Theekshana, with help from Wellalage, Dhananjaya, and others.

Whereas accidents have disrupted their preparations, Sri Lanka stays optimistic about its probabilities within the upcoming ICC World Cup.

Sri Lanka Squad for the World Cup: Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

Travelling reserve: Chamika Karunaratne

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