Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh after sustaining a foot injury during the third ODI in Pallekele. As a result, the star all-rounder has returned to Colombo for medical treatment.
In a statement released today, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) also announced that no replacement will be named for Hasaranga in the T20I squad. His absence is expected to be a significant setback for the Sri Lankan team, especially given his crucial role in the shortest format.
Meanwhile, in a positive development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest player rankings, which saw major gains for Sri Lankan players.
- Wanindu Hasaranga moved 11 spots up to reach 8th place in the ICC T20I bowling rankings, despite his injury setback.
- Maheesh Theekshana continues to hold the top spot among Sri Lankan bowlers.
- In the batting rankings, Kusal Mendis made a strong impression, climbing 10 places to reach 10th position, thanks to consistent performances in recent matches.
The Sri Lankan team will face Bangladesh in the T20I series starting soon, aiming to continue their momentum despite the absence of their key spinner.
