Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out of ODI Series with Hamstring Injury

Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out of ODI Series with Hamstring Injury

Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out of ODI Series Against India with Hamstring Injury

Sri Lanka’s all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the remaining two matches of the three-match ODI series against India due to a hamstring injury. The injury occurred during the first ODI, which ended in a thrilling tie.

Hasaranga sustained the injury while bowling the final ball of his 10th over. He was seen clutching his left hamstring in discomfort and was unable to continue bowling. An MRI scan later confirmed the injury.

The loss of Hasaranga is a significant blow to Sri Lanka’s bowling attack. He is one of the team’s most experienced and reliable bowlers, and his absence will be felt.

To fill the void left by Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay has been called up to the Sri Lankan squad. Vandersay, 34, has played 22 ODIs for Sri Lanka, with his last appearance coming in January this year against Zimbabwe.

The second ODI between Sri Lanka and India will be played on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The third and final ODI will be played at the same venue on August 7.

Hardik Pandya Channels Anil Kumble, Tries Leg-Spin in Sri Lanka Training

Hardik Pandya Channels Anil Kumble, Tries Leg-Spin in Sri Lanka Training

Hardik Pandya, the Indian all-rounder, has been experimenting with leg-spin bowling during India’s training session in Pallekele ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka. Pandya’s bowling action has drawn comparisons to legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble, with the Lucknow Super Giants franchise sharing an image of Pandya’s delivery alongside a similar image of Kumble.

Pandya’s return to the field in Sri Lanka comes after his match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup last month and a break from the tour of Zimbabwe. However, he will not be the vice-captain of the side, a role he held during the T20 World Cup. The BCCI has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain in both T20Is and ODIs, following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20Is.

The decision to not make Pandya the T20I captain was based on his recent fitness concerns, according to BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Despite a successful return to form in the T20 World Cup, Pandya has faced personal challenges due to his separation from his wife, Natasa Stankovic.

Despite these setbacks, Pandya has displayed enthusiasm in training on the tour of Sri Lanka. He will be eager to continue his impressive form from the T20 World Cup final, where his three wickets played a crucial role in India’s victory over South Africa.

The tour also marks the debut of Gautam Gambhir as India’s head coach, replacing Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup. India will play three T20Is and three ODIs during the Sri Lanka tour.

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