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T20 WC: Sri Lanka’s Hasaranga, New Zealand’s Bracewell ruled out, replacements announced

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

By IANS News February 11, 2026 • 08:46 AM View: 408

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have suffered significant setbacks in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with star all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to injuries. The two teams have moved swiftly to name replacements, with Deshan Hemantha joining the Sri Lankan squad and Cole McConchie drafted into the New Zealand touring party.

Hasaranga’s tournament was cut short following a hamstring injury sustained during Sri Lanka’s opening match against Ireland in Colombo on Sunday. Despite the setback, the leg-spinning all-rounder delivered an impactful performance in that game, returning figures of three for 25 in his four-over spell. However, his condition worsened soon after.