Wanindu Hasaranga
Cricket All-rounder and T20I Specialist
- Nationality:
- Sri Lanka
- Category:
- Sportsperson
- Verified source:
- Wikipedia
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Biography
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, born on February 1, 1998, in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan cricketer who has become one of the best leg-spinners in world cricket. He is a right-handed lower-order batsman and leg-break bowler who has been ranked as the number one T20I bowler in the world. Hasaranga was the leading wicket-taker in the 2021 T20 World Cup, taking 16 wickets. He also took a hat-trick on his ODI debut, becoming only the third player in history to achieve this feat. He plays in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore and has been one of the most sought-after T20 players globally. His ability to bat and bowl makes him a genuine all-rounder. He has been a key member of Sri Lanka's T20I setup and is considered one of the best T20 players in the world.
Awards & Honours
ICC T20I Bowler of the Year (2021, 2022), ICC T20I Bowling Rankings #1