Wanindu Hasaranga News

After a disappointing IPL 2025 season, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) finished ninth with 8 points from 14 matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs, skipper Sanju Samson has decided to part ways with the franchise. Samson has told Rajasthan Royals that he wants to be released ahead of the upcoming auction for IPL 2026.  Not only Sanju, the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players Rajasthan Royals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

Rajasthan Royals (RR) had a challenging IPL 2025 season as they finished ninth with 8 points from 14 matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals retained their star players Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma but they flattered to deceive in IPL 2025 season. After their disappointing performance in the 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players Rajasthan Royals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga is likely to miss the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh due to a hamstring injury. This comes after Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series 2-1 with a dominant 99-run win, their eighth consecutive home ODI series victory.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have already been eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race with their star players Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and others failing to deliver at crunch situations of the game. The inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals retained Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma for a combined 79 crore but most of these players have flattered to deceive in IPL 2025 season. RR, who have won just three matches out of 12 so far, might consider releasing some players after this season based on their form, salary and age. Here's list of players which Rajasthan Royals might release after IPL 2025 season:

Rahul Dravid has joined Rajasthan Royals (RR) as head coach ahead of the 2025 IPL season following the culmination of his tenure as India coach after the 2024 T20 World Cup win. Dravid has a long-standing working relationship with the Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson and both will look to take the Rajasthan-based IPL franchise to newer heights in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Here's the predicted Probable XI of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025:

The series against India promises compelling match-ups, with Sri Lanka aiming to capitalize on home advantage.

Unsure of the pitch conditions at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Hasaranga rolled the dice at the toss, opting to bat first and backing his bowling attack to defend a total.

Hasaranga's injury is a big blow to Sunrisers Hyderabad as they now do not have a genuine leg-spinning overseas option now in ongoing season of Indian Premier League.  

Sri Lanka and Afghanistan clashed in the second T20I of their three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Monday. The hosts secured a commanding victory by 72 runs, thus sealing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. In the process, Wanindu Hasaranga, captain of the Sri Lankan team, went past landmark of 100 T20I wickets. Only 11 bowlers have managed to breach this number. We bring you names of all the 11 cricketers here.

Wanindu Hasaranga's hamstring injury has proven to be a stubborn adversary.

RCB and Sri Lanka cricketer Wanindu Hasarange got emotional during his sister's wedding.

As if Hasaranga's injury wasn't enough, Sri Lanka has been hit by a COVID-19 scare. Two cricketers from the Asia Cup squad have tested positive for the virus

Team India left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has become the 1st bowler to claim 50 wicket in T20I cricket since 2022. Arshdeep now has 50 wickets in 33 matches since last year. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at bowlers with most wickets in T20I cricket since 2022.

Wanindu Hasaranga’s B-Love Kandy will take on Thisara Perera-led Jaffna Kings in the Eliminator match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, on Thursday.

In these collection of pictures, we take a look at highest wicket-takers in ODI cricket from Test-playing nations. From Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka to India's Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj.

Wanindu Hasaranga has expressed desire to Sri Lanka Cricket to focus on limited-overs cricket for his nation.

The star all-rounder is also leading the B-Love Kandy team in the tournament.

Wanindu Hasaranga’s B-Love Kandy will take on Dasun Shanaka-led Galle Titans in the 12th match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 at the Pallekelle International Stadium in Pallekelle, on Tuesday.

Wanindu Hasaranga’s B-Love Kandy will take on Thisara Perera-led Jaffna Kings in the ninth match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 at the Pallekelle International Stadium in Pallekelle, on Saturday.

Wanindu Hasaranga’s B-Love Kandy will take on Kusal Mendis-led Dambulla Aura in the sixth match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 at the Pallekelle International Stadium in Pallekelle, on Friday.