PSL 2023: Wanindu Hasaranga – Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is set to miss the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League as Sri Lankan Cricket Board has not granted him NOC. The Lankan spinner was drafted by Quetta Gladiators for season eight of PSL, and the team was expecting his arrival on Monday. However, SLC have asked him to focus playing on first-class cricket. The leg spinner will also return to the Lankan side for the Test tour of New Zealand. Follow PSL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN
Gladiators have confirmed Hasranga’s unavailability and are looking for other options to replace Hasaranga for the remainder of the PSL season.
PSL 2023: Sri Lanka Cricket DENIES Wanindu Hasaranga NOC for Pakistan Super League for IPL 2023, star spinner set for Test return for NewZealand tour, Check OUT
PSL 2023: Why Sri Lankan cricket has not granted Hasaranga NOC?
- Hasaranga is a vital bowler for Sri Lanka in all formats and the SLC does not want to overburn the star leg spinner.
- Sri Lanka are in with a chance of making the WTC final if they beat New Zealand 2-0 in Test matches.
- Although Hasaranga does not play Test cricket much, the leg spinner is likely to be part of the New Zealand Tour.
- With PSL clashing with the NZ series, the SLC wants Hasranga to prioritize playing for the National side.
- With IPL also set to begin from March 31, SLC are likely to grant him NOC.
WTC Final 2023: How can Sri Lanka qualify for the WTC final?
Sri Lanka: The equation for Sri Lanka is pretty straightforward. They must beat New Zealand away 2-0. But that’s not it. They have to hope that India manages a 4-0 clean sweep. If Australia manages a draw in either of the two remaining Tests, Sri Lanka will be knocked out.
PSL 2023: Sri Lanka Cricket DENIES Wanindu Hasaranga NOC for Pakistan Super League for IPL 2023, star spinner set for Test return for NewZealand tour, Check OUT
