T20 World Cup: Hasaranga Ruled Out With Hamstring Injury, Sri Lanka Faces Setback

• Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a hamstring injury.
• The injury occurred during the first match against Ireland in Colombo, where he took 3 wickets for 25 runs.
• An MRI scan confirmed a severe injury to his left hamstring, leading to his withdrawal from the tournament.
• Leg-spin all-rounder Dushan Hemantha is expected to replace Hasaranga in the squad.
• Hasaranga had surpassed Shahid Afridi in T20 World Cup wicket-takers before his injury, with only Shakib Al Hasan ahead of him.