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Potential Absences in T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Due to Injury Concerns

Karan Brar — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 02:45:38 +0000

As the T20 World Cup 2024 draws near, the anticipation is palpable among cricket enthusiasts. However, this excitement is tempered by the looming specter of injuries that could sideline some of the game’s top players. The absence of key individuals could significantly alter team dynamics and impact their chances of clinching the coveted title. Consequently, teams are wary of selecting players with a history of injuries, prioritizing fitness and reliability in their squad selection process.

Several nations find themselves grappling with injury concerns ahead of the tournament. In India’s camp, the fitness of stalwarts such as Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna hangs in the balance due to various ailments. Similarly, Sri Lanka faces uncertainties surrounding the availability of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dilshan Madushanka, both nursing injuries that could sideline them for the World Cup campaign. Meanwhile, Australia’s hopes are clouded by the recurring hamstring troubles of Mitchell Marsh.

Below is a comprehensive list of players from various nations whose participation in the T20 World Cup 2024 is in jeopardy due to injury:

Player	IPL Team	Nation	Injury Type
Wanindu Hasaranga	SRH	Sri Lanka	Foot
Mayank Yadav	LSG	India	Hip
Devon Conway	CSK	New Zealand	Thumb
Mitchell Marsh	DC	Australia	Hamstring
Mohammed Shami	GT	India	Achilles Tendon
Prasidh Krishna	RR	India	Proximal Quadriceps Tendon
Dilshan Madushanka	MI	Sri Lanka	Hamstring
Mujeeb Ur Rahman	KKR	Afghanistan	Right Phalanx Sprain
Lungi Ngidi	DC	South Africa	Lower Back

These potential absences due to injuries add an element of uncertainty to the T20 World Cup landscape, underscoring the importance of fitness management and contingency planning for participating teams.

IPL 2024 Auction: Sunrisers Hyderabad goes on Shopping Spree ; Buys Pat Cummins for 20.50 Crore!

Karan Brar — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:20:57 +0000

Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their shopping spree in the IPL auction as they bought the World Cup 2023 match winner, Travis Head and the team’s Captain Pat Cummins in the IPL 2024 auction.

Hyderabad spent a huge amount of 20.50 crores, which is the second highest price in the history of IPL on Cummins. Sunrisers Hyderabad welcomed the opening batsman Travis Head and the Sri Lankan spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga for 6.8 and 1.5 crores respectively.

Cummins had opted out of the IPL 2023 season for workload management (for the world test championship and World Cup 2023). Due to which he was released by KKR who welcome him for 15.5 crore. Cummins has registered 45 wickets in the IPL at an economy rate of 8.54 along with 359 runs.

Check out Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for IPL 2024

Retained Players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad (T), T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians management discuss Rohit Sharma’s role after replacing him with Hardik Pandya for captaincy

Signed during the auction: Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Jaydev Unadkat, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Singh, Jhathavedh Subramanyan

Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out due to injury, Sri Lanka Announced squad for World Cup

Karan Brar — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:39:42 +0000

As cricket fans across the globe prepare for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, all eyes are on Sri Lanka, who recently revealed their 15-member squad. The team’s prospects have taken a hit with the notable absence of their star spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, due to injury.

Sri Lanka reveals its squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023!

Let’s rally behind the #LankanLions #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/niLO7C7RPY

— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) September 26, 2023

Injury Strikes Sri Lanka’s Key Players

Wanindu Hasaranga, a pillar of strength for the Sri Lankan side, unfortunately sustained a hamstring injury. His absence is being widely discussed, given that he had been in sublime form during the Lankan Premier League, topping both the run-scorers and the wicket-takers list.

Notably, Dushmantha Chameera, the experienced pacer, will also miss out on the World Cup due to a shoulder injury. On a brighter note, the inclusion of Dilshan Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara has been welcomed, given they’ve returned from their injuries sustained during the Asia Cup.

Balanced Squad Despite Injuries

Even in the face of adversity, Sri Lanka fields a balanced squad. The batting department looks solid with top-order batsmen like Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, and Kusal Mendis, supported by a robust middle order.

The all-rounder role is aptly taken up by the captain, Dasun Shanaka, while the pace department and spinners, led by Maheesh Theekshana, seem ready for the challenge.

Sri Lanka’s Road to the World Cup

Before diving into the main event, Sri Lanka will test their mettle in warm-up games against Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Their main challenge begins on October 7 when they face South Africa.

Losing Wanindu Hasaranga is indeed a blow for Sri Lanka. But, as history has shown, a team’s strength isn’t solely dependent on individual brilliance. With the talent in their roster, the Lions have the potential to rise above the challenge. As fans gear up for an exciting World Cup, the Sri Lankan team will look to bring their A-game, adapting to the circumstances and striving for glory.

Sri Lanka squad: Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Mendis (VC), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka