Lucknow Super Giants suffered a blow as Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury, with George Linde likely as replacement. Despite this, LSG secured a thrilling last-ball win over KKR, chasing 182, powered by fifties from Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary, whose late heroics sealed the victory.
Kolkata: In a setback for the Lucknow Super Giants, star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with the franchise set to announce a replacement in the coming days, according to ESPNcricinfo.
The development was confirmed by LSG's director of cricket, Tom Moody, during their side's away clash against the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. According to the report, Moody said they will name a replacement "in the next 24 to 48 hours."
The report further added that South Africa left-arm spinner George Linde, who hasn't played in the cash-rich league yet, is likely to be named as veteran all-rounder Hasaranga's replacement.
"We are preparing for the fact that he isn't going to be able to join us," Moody said during LSG's game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Kolkata on Thursday, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "We are looking at replacements that should be announced in 24-48 hours."
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