Hasaranga, Bracewell Ruled Out of T20 World Cup; Sri Lanka, New Zealand Name Replacements

Hasaranga Bracewell injury T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka and New Zealand suffered major blows in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as star all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell were ruled out due to injuries.

Hasaranga sustained a severe left hamstring tear during Sri Lanka’s opener against Ireland and was replaced by Deshan Hemantha.

New Zealand, meanwhile, lost Bracewell after he aggravated a calf injury during warm-ups in Chennai, prompting the inclusion of Cole McConchie. The double setback comes at a crucial stage of the tournament, forcing both teams to reshuffle their combinations as they continue their World Cup campaigns.

Sahir Usman

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