Wanindu Hasaranga is an integral part of the Sri Lankan Cricket Team, but unfortunately, the spin wizard could miss out on the upcoming ODI World Cup in India due to an injury. He also missed out on the Asia Cup 2023, and there is a huge chance of him missing the marquee tournament in India in October and November 2023. Now, the real question is whether Sri Lanka has anyone who could replace Wanindu Hasaranga in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. Here we have covered five players who could turn out to be the perfect replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga in the upcoming Cricket World Cup.
5 Replacements for Wanindu Hasaranga in ODI World Cup 2023
1- Dunith Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is a young Sri Lankan all-rounder who showcased his abilities with both the ball and bat during the Asia Cup. He was one of the best finds of this year’s Asia Cup, and Sri Lankan legends like Lasith Malinga have already called him a future superstar.
2- Dushan Hemantha
Another young Sri Lankan all-rounder who could prove to be a handy replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushan Hemantha, is a right-handed batter and a right-arm leg-break bowler. He is a young prospect of whom the international teams have not seen much of, and this could really work in his favour.
3- Sahan Arachchige
Sahan Arachchige has played two ODIs for Sri Lanka so far, and he got to bat in only one of them. He made use of those innings and scored 57 runs. He is also a right-arm off-break bowler. Sri Lanka could fit him at number seven or eight in their playing 11 in the upcoming ODI World Cup.
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4- Kamindu Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is a young interesting player like Wanindu Hasarnga. He is an ambidextrous bowler who bowls both right and left-arm deliveries. He can also strike the ball well and could gather significant runs for his team, just like Wanindu Hasaranga. He could be the like-to-like replacement for Hasaranga that Sri Lanka is seeking right now.
5- Lahiru Samarakoon
Last but not least on the list of players to replace Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Samarakoon is a right arm medium pace bowler who also bats well. He is an able all-rounder, and the age is also on his side. He could prove to be a valuable addition to the Sri Lankan squad in the upcoming ODI World Cup.