10 Important Things About Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga is a 25-year-old (as of Feb 20, 2024) rising star in Sri Lankan cricket, excelling in all three formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

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[{"selector":"#anim-09ad7f56-aae1-4985-aa30-193f05f7623a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.170081871157784%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Hasaranga currently holds the No. 1 spot in the ICC T20 Bowling Rankings, showcasing his dominance in the shortest format.

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