Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup campaign has been significantly impacted by the loss of their star spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, due to a hamstring injury. As reported by Business Recorder, Hasaranga's injury occurred during Sri Lanka's opening match against Ireland, where he played a pivotal role by taking three wickets for 25 runs, leading to a 20-run victory. The International Cricket Council confirmed his withdrawal on February 10, 2026, and Dushan Hemantha has been named as his replacement. ESPN highlights that Hasaranga's injury was confirmed by an MRI scan, which revealed a serious tear in his left hamstring, related to a previous injury. This injury is a major setback for Sri Lanka, as Hasaranga is ranked fifth on the all-time list of most T20 international wickets with 154, and his absence leaves a significant gap in the team's bowling lineup.