Lucknow Super Giants Await Wanindu Hasaranga's Return Amid Injury Concerns
LSG's Rs 2 Crore Overseas Star Yet To Start Bowling, Unlikely To Play 'Anytime Soon'
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Lucknow Super Giants are still waiting for an update on Sri Lankan allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who is recovering from a hamstring injury. Signed for ₹2 crore at the IPL mini auction, Hasaranga has not yet resumed bowling and may not play 'anytime soon'.
- 01Wanindu Hasaranga was signed for ₹2 crore by Lucknow Super Giants.
- 02He is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- 03Hasaranga has not yet requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in the IPL.
- 04He has been able to bat but has not resumed bowling.
- 05It has been nearly two months since he last played a competitive match.
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Lucknow Super Giants are currently without their Sri Lankan allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Sri Lanka at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Hasaranga was acquired at his base price of ₹2 crore during the IPL mini auction last year. Reports indicate that he may not return to play 'anytime soon' as he has not yet requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC), which is required for Sri Lankan players with IPL contracts to participate in the tournament. Although Hasaranga has been able to bat during a training camp at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, he has yet to resume bowling. It has now been nearly two months since he last participated in a competitive match, raising concerns about his availability for the ongoing IPL season.
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Hasaranga's absence affects the team's performance and strategy in the ongoing IPL season.
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