Sri Lanka, May 8 -- In a groundbreaking milestone for Jaffna's cricketing legacy, Sri Lankan leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth has become the first born-and-bred cricketer from his city to grace IPL. The city of Jaffna, emblematic of the intellectual and commercial heart of the Tamil north, has historically nurtured some of the island's most erudite luminaries.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has introduced Sri Lankan leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to their squad for the clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Viyaskanth's debut comes as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who withdrew from the campaign due to injury.

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, aged 22, has already left an impression...