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Wanindu Hasaranga is currently one of the best all-rounders in international cricket, representing the Sri Lankan national team. Primarily known for his leg-break, aggressive bowling, he is ranked 1st in T-20 leagues and 22nd in ODI matches as a bowler. Hasaranga is also a promising lower-middle order batsman and a fielder with the latest ICC all-rounder ranking of 5th in ODI and 4th in T-20 matches.
Hasaranga, the emerging talent, started his cricketing career playing domestic matches for several teams before he entered the national cricket team of Sri Lanka. Born on 29th July 1997, he completed his education at Richmond College, Galle. During this time, he started his cricketing career as an Under-19 player of the national team. Hasaranga appeared in the Under-19 World Cup in 2016 in Bangladesh.
Wanindu Hasaranga’s matches for the Richmond College cricket team were known for his frontline seam bowling when he was only 16 years old. Later, he changed his bowling style to leg-spin as he learnt it from Lanka de Silva, his bowling coach. Demonstrating his great arm speed, the coach made him switch to this style, which he is famous for today. When Hasaranga was 17, he participated in a domestic tournament, picking 28 wickets in 6 matches with his impeccable bowling style.
The List A and first-class debut of Hasaranga were made on 30 November 2015 and 26 February 2016, respectively. One of the biggest records of Hasaranga as an Under-19 player is the seven wickets haul in a World Cup match against England. He received the annual award of the most promising domestic player of 2015-16 from the Sri Lanka Cricket (BCCSL).
Since 2017, Wanindu Hasaranga has been playing numerous domestic and T-20 matches, where he is considered one of the best all-rounders. From the Bangladesh Premier League to the Indian Premier League, Lanka Premier League and more, Hasaranga has been consistent as a prominent fighter. In the IPL, he has played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders.
The international cricket career of Hasaranga started on 2nd July 2017. Wanindu Hasaranga’s ODI debut against Zimbabwe made history as he made a hat-trick as the youngest bowler and the first leg-spinner with a hat-trick haul in ODI matches. In ODI history, he became the first Sri Lankan debutant bowler and the third debutant in the world with a hat-trick.
Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the most prominent all-rounders of this era, who is mainly known for his innovative bowling. Hasaranga, at present, is in his best form, which shows great potential for achieving further records in his upcoming matches. As per reports, Wanindu Hasaranga’s net worth is $2 million.
FAQs
What’s the full name of Hasaranga?
The full name of Hasaranga is Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva.
Is Hasaranga associated with cricket from his childhood?
Yes, Wanindu Hasaranga has played Under-19 and domestic matches from quite a young age.
Is Wanindu Hasaranga the brother of Chaturanga de Silva?
Yes, he is the younger brother of Chaturanga de Silva, the Sri Lankan cricketer.
What is the best record of Wanindu Hasaranga?
In ODI matches, Hasaranga has a record of taking the most consecutive four-wickets-in-an-innings, which is his best record among many.
