Wanindu Hasaranga has been reportedly ruled out of IPL 2024. The Sunrisers Hyderabad signed the leg-spinner at his base price of 1.5 crore. However, it now looks like the leg-spinner will miss the entire season due to fitness issues.
As per Cricbuzz, a medical expert has suggested Wanindu Hasaranga to skip the IPL 2024 season so that he can be ready to lead Sri Lanka in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. SLC has also written to BCCI regarding the same matter. Now, in this listicle, we will look at the five players whom SRH can sign as a replacement for Hasaranga.
1. Akeal Hosein can replace Wanindu Hasaranga
West Indies’ left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein can be the ideal replacement for Hasaranga. Hosein is a bowling all-rounder, who can keep a check on the run-flow in the powerplay overs for SRH team.
2. Josh Hazlewood can replace Wanindu Hasaranga
Josh Hazlewood was unavailable for first half of IPL, which is why he went unsold at the auction. However, he can play in the second half, and SRH can pull off a masterstroke by signing him as a replacement.
3. Adil Rashid
England’s experienced leg-spinner Adil Rashid surprisingly remained unsold at the IPL Auction. If SRH want an overseas leggie as a replacement, Rashid can be a decent choice.
4. Tabraiz Shamsi
If the SRH team management wants variety in the spin attack, South Africa’s Tabraiz Shamsi can be a fantastic addition. He bowls left-arm wrist-spin and is a former world number one T20I bowler.
5. Jagadeesha Suchith
Jagadeesha Suchith played a big role in Mumbai Indians’ success in the past. He is a left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder with exceptional fielding skills. He can be the wildcard to replace Hasaranga.
