Sri Lanka have suffered a big setback forward of their upcoming ODI sequence towards New Zealand, with star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga being dominated out because of harm. The three-match sequence, set to start on November 13, will see the hosts with out one in every of their key gamers, dealing a blow to their spin division.
Damage to Wanindu Hasaranga forces him to overlook ODI sequence
Hasaranga, who has been an important determine in Sri Lanka’s bowling assault, sustained a left hamstring harm whereas bowling throughout the second T20I towards New Zealand. In keeping with studies from DailyMirror On-line, Hasaranga has already returned to Colombo and commenced rehabilitation on the Excessive-Efficiency Centre. His absence will depart a big hole in Sri Lanka’s spin choices for the upcoming ODI sequence.
Inexperienced spinner named as substitute of Hasaranga
To fill the void left by Hasaranga, Sri Lanka have referred to as up leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha as his substitute. Hemantha, 30, final featured for Sri Lanka within the 2023 ODI World Cup towards India. Whereas his expertise in ODIs is restricted to simply 5 matches, the place he has taken two wickets, the selectors will hope that he can step up in Hasaranga’s absence.
ODI sequence schedule
The ODI sequence between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will start on November 13 on the Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Cricket Stadium. The remaining two ODIs are scheduled for November 17 and 19, with the ultimate two matches to be performed on the Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
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Sri Lanka ODI squad (up to date)
Charith Asalanka (c), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Dushan Hemantha
Each groups coping with key absences
The upcoming ODI sequence can be a take a look at for each groups as they are going to be lacking key gamers. Together with Hasaranga’s absence, New Zealand can even be with out their tempo spearhead Lockie Ferguson, who was dominated out of the sequence because of a calf harm sustained throughout the second T20I.