Wanindu Hasaranga Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Full name	Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva
Nickname(s)	• Waniya • Wownindu
Profession	Cricketer (allrounder)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet & inches- 5’ 10”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 14 Inches
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
International Debut	ODI- On 2 July 2017 against Zimbabwe Test- On 26 December 2020 against South Africa T20- On 1 September 2019 against New Zealand
International Retirement	On 15 August 2023, Hasaranga announced his retirement from Test cricket. [1]NDTV On 18 March 2024, he reversed his decision of getting retired from Test cricket. [2]India Today
Jersey Number	# 49 (Sri Lanka)
Domestic/State Team	• Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club (SLPACC) • Richmond College • Colombo • Dambulla • Galle • Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) • Sylhet Sixers • Khulna Tigers • Jaffna Stallions • Jaffna Kings • Kandy Falcons • Manchester Originals • Quetta Gladiators • Desert Vipers • Washington Freedom • Deccan Gladiators • Sri Lanka Under-16 • Sri Lanka Under-19 • Sri Lanka Under-23
Coach/Mentor	• Danushka Denagama • Dhammika Sudarshana • Lasantha Prasad • Tharanga Dhammika • Kelum Gangodawila
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm leg break
Records (main ones)	• First Sri Lankan player (second overall) to take three consecutive five-wicket hauls in ODIs • Youngest cricketer to take a hattrick on ODI debut (at the age of 19 years 11 months 4 days) • Third cricketer to take a hattrick on debut in ODI • First leg spinner to take a hattrick in ODI • Highest individual score for  Sri Lanka in ODI at batting position 8 or lower • First Sri Lankan cricketer to take a hattrick in the T20I World Cup • Best bowling figures in a T20I match on a birthday • Highest wickets in a single edition of the T20I World Cup (in 2021) • First player to take a hattrick in Lanka Premier League (LPL)
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Most promising domestic player award for the 2016-17 season at the Sri Lanka Cricket Annual Awards in November 2017 • Achieved number 1 rank in the ICC T20I bowling rankings in November 2021 • Named in the 2021 ICC ODI Team of the Year and T20I Team of the Year • Named in 2022 ICC T20I Team of the Year
Personal Life
Date of Birth	29 July 1997 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2023)	26 Years
Birthplace	Galle, Sri Lanka
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Hometown	Galle, Sri Lanka
School	Richmond College, Galle
Hobbies	• Playing video games • Playing football • Playing with his dog
Controversy	Banned by the ICC On 19 March 2024, the ICC banned his return to Test cricket as the board found him guilty of breaching article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The ban came after he snatched his cap from one of the on-field umpires during the 37th over of an ODI match against Bangladesh in March 2024. [3]Hindustan Times
Tattoo(s)	• Number 151, 2021-36 (he took 36 T20I wickets in the 2021-22 season) • Tattoo on his neck • Wanindu 49-180 on his left hand • Tattoo on his right arm
Piercings	In both ears
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Vindya Padmaperuma
Marriage Date	9 March 2023
Family
Wife/Spouse	Vindya Padmaperuma
Parents	Father- Name not known (Retired police constable) Mother- Name not known (Homemaker)
Siblings	Brother- Chaturanga de Silva (Sri Lankan cricketer) Sister- Chathuri de Silva
Favourites
Cricketer(s)	• Virat Kohli • Steve Smith
Cricket Ground	Lord's, London
Cricket Ground (Sri Lankan)	Galle International Stadium
Cricketer (Sri Lankan)	Angelo Mathews
Bowler	Lasith Malinga
Brand(s)	• Puma • SF (Stanford)
Footballer	Neymar
Style Quotient
Cars Collection	• Range Rover SUV • BMW

Some Lesser Known Facts About Wanindu Hasaranga

• At the age of twelve, he began his journey in cricket. He joined the Under-13 team’s cricket practice sessions, initially specializing as a fast bowler; however, over time, he developed into a talented all-rounder, showing a particular fondness for fielding. In 2014, his reputation started to rise in inter-school cricket when he took 12 catches in a single match.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga in his teens

• Afterwards, he had an encounter with coach Lamkal de Silva, who was greatly impressed by his impressive arm speed. De Silva managed to persuade Hasaranga to transition into a leg spin bowler. Subsequently, Hasaranga actively participated in numerous inter-school tournaments, including the esteemed Red Bull Campus Cricket Tournament in 2017. Encouraged by his experiences and success in cricket, he made the decision to pursue a professional career in the sport.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga with Red Bull Campus Cricket Trophy

• On 26 February 2016, Wanindu Hasaranga made his debut in domestic first-class cricket, representing the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club (SLPACC) in a match against Bloomfield. Although he did not manage to take any wickets during the game, he showcased his batting prowess by scoring an impressive 87 runs in the first innings and an additional 6 runs in the second innings.

• He made his debut in domestic one-day cricket on 30 November 2015, representing the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club (SLPACC) in a match against Tamil Union in the AIA Premier Limited Over Tournament. Following his initial stint with SLPACC, he went on to play for teams such as Colombo, Dambulla, and Galle in different domestic tournaments.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga bowling in a domestic match

• Hasaranga’s domestic performances were outstanding, highlighted by his remarkable achievement of taking 10 wickets in a first-class match and an impressive 6-wicket haul for just 24 runs in a one-day fixture. These outstanding displays led to his selection for the Under-19 national team.

• In 2015, he earned a spot in the Sri Lanka Under-19 team and was subsequently chosen to represent Sri Lanka in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup. During the quarterfinal match against England, Hasaranga displayed his bowling prowess by taking 3 wickets for 34 runs.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga playing in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup

• In his debut test match, he scored 18 runs in the first innings and 59 runs in the second innings and managed to take 4 wickets for 171 runs in the first innings.

• During his first ODI match, he achieved a remarkable feat by taking a hattrick. He achieved his maiden ODI fifty on 14 March 2021 by scoring an unbeaten 80 runs off 60 balls against West Indies, while also contributing with 1 wicket for 49 runs. Another notable performance came in a 2023 World Cup Qualifier match against the United Arab Emirates on 19 June 2023, where he achieved his first-ever 5-wicket haul, taking an impressive 6 wickets for just 24 runs.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga being given his ODI cap by Sanath Jayasuriya

• During his maiden T20I match, he made a notable impact by taking 2 wickets for 21 runs. On 29 July 2021, he took 4 wickets for 9 runs against India.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga playing in a T20I match

• During the 2021 T20I World Cup hosted in the United Arab Emirates, he participated in 8 matches, where he emerged as the leading wicket-taker with a total of 16 wickets. He also achieved a personal milestone by scoring his first-ever T20I half-century, amassing 71 runs from 47 deliveries in a match against Ireland.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga playing in T20I World Cup

• In the 2022 T20I World Cup held in Australia, he took 15 wickets in 8 matches, with his best bowling figures being 3 wickets in a match against the United Arab Emirates.

• On 20 September 2021, he marked his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the 2021 IPL season. In the subsequent IPL season of 2022, RCB acquired him for an amount of Rs 10.75 crores in the auction. A noteworthy performance came in a match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on 8 May 2022, during the 2022 IPL season, when achieved his maiden 5-wicket haul in the IPL, taking 5 wickets for just 18 runs.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga training with Virat Kohli (left) during IPL

• He has played in multiple T20 leagues around the world including Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Lanka Premier League (LPL), The Hundred, Pakistan Super League (PSL), International League T20, Major League Cricket, and Abu Dhabi T10 League.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga with LPL 2020 Trophy

  

  Wanindu Hasaranga with Abu Dhabi T10 League Trophy

• During an interview, he expressed his fondness for fielding, stating that it is his favourite aspect of the game. There have been widespread speculations that his exceptional fielding abilities played a significant role in his selection for the national team.
  

  Wanindu Hasaranga fielding in a match

• His celebration style has garnered popularity among cricket fans, and it is widely known that he drew inspiration from his favourite football player, Neymar.

• In an interview, Australian pacer Kane Richardson likened Wanindu Hasaranga to a streetfighter. ^[4]Cricket Australia

• On 19 December 2023, Hasaranga was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 1.50 crore in the 2024 IPL auction, held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

IPL 2024 auction | Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for a base price of Rs 1.5 crore.

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— Business Standard (@bsindia) December 19, 2023