This star player was out of the tournament. (Photo- PTI)
T20 World Cup 2026: T20 World Cup 2026 has started with a bang. Fans are getting to see many matches one after the other. But the host team has suffered a big setback in the initial stages of the tournament itself. In fact, a star player of T20 World Cup 2026 co-host Sri Lanka has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury. This player had to face injury during the first match. Despite the injury, this player played an important role in the victory.
This star player was out of the tournament
A bad news has come out for the Sri Lankan cricket team. Star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has had to be ruled out of the tournament due to a serious hamstring injury. The injury was confirmed in an MRI scan conducted on Tuesday, in which a serious tear was found in the hamstring. Hasaranga suffered this injury in the opening match of the tournament against Ireland. He performed brilliantly in that match and took 3 wickets, but he felt difficulty while bowling and later this problem increased. Hasaranga has suffered a hamstring injury before, and this time the injury is so serious that he may need several weeks of rehabilitation, due to which he will not be able to play the remaining matches of the tournament.
This is a big loss for Sri Lanka, because Hasaranga is an important spinner and batting all-rounder of the team. He was a big part of the team’s hopes on spin-friendly pitches at home. His bowling in the opening match against Ireland helped Sri Lanka win by 20 runs, but now the team will have to move ahead without him. . Wanindu Hasaranga is also the highest wicket taker for Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.
This player will replace Wanindu Hasaranga
All-rounder Dushan Hemantha, who bowls leg spin in place of Hasaranga in the Sri Lankan team, will be included in the squad. Hemantha is also a leg spinner and can play the role of all-rounder, who can prove to be a good option for the team. According to ICC rules, replacement due to injury must be officially sanctioned, and once a replacement is made, the player cannot return.