Wanindu Hasaranga Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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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