Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga will not participate in IPL 2024. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has informed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that the leg-spinner is injured and cannot take part in the league for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season, reports Cricbuzz.

Last heard, the franchise is believed to be looking for a replacement. According to sources familiar with the situation, SLC has written to the BCCI stating that the 26-year-old has to undergo rehabilitation and rest to heal his left ankle and will not be available for the season. He is believed to have been advised precautionary rest by an expert in Dubai whom he consulted a few days back.

"I believe so," the player's manager, Shyam, told the online sports portal. "Sri Lanka Cricket has written to the BCCI informing them about his unavailability. He went to Dubai for medical advice and stayed there for three days.