Wanindu Hasaranga, the leg-spinner for Sunrisers Hyderabad, has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League, ESPNcricinfo reported on Saturday.
Hasaranga, who had not yet joined SRH, was ruled out owing to persistent heel pain in his left foot.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) informed the BCCI of his unavailability for the season.
Hyderabad paid Rs 1.5 crore for Sri Lanka’s premier all-rounder during the IPL 2024 auction in December. Hasaranga, a popular T20 league player, spent the last two seasons with Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he excelled as a spinner.
Hasaranaga, who last played in Sri Lanka’s limited-overs series against Bangladesh in March, was treated by SLC medical personnel who determined that the pain in his left heel was caused by wear and strain on the musculoskeletal system. He was meant to visit overseas for specialist consultation before being granted clearance by SLC to play in the IPL. Sunrisers head coach Daniel Vettori said on Thursday that Hasaranga had consulted a physician in Dubai, and the news of his withdrawal spread.
Hasaranga was suspended from Sri Lanka’s current Test series against Bangladesh earlier this month after incurring eight demerit points for violating article 2.8 of the players’ code of conduct during the third one-day international against Bangladesh.
Earlier, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori provided an update on Sri Lanka star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga’s injury, revealing that the 26-year-old had gone to Dubai to check with a specialist.
During the pre-match press conference, Vettori stated that the Hyderabad-based club is now awaiting Hasaranga’s medical reports. The former New Zealand cricketer expressed hope that they will receive encouraging reports.
He said that the team’s management would make a decision on the Sri Lanka spinner’s future once they receive the medical report.
“Hasaranga has visited a specialist in Dubai and we are waiting for the reports to come. We are just hopeful that positive reports come out, and as soon as we have the reports, we will be making the decision,” Vettori said.
