India, April 10 -- Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) confirmed on Thursday. The franchise's director of cricket, Tom Moody, announced the same during the fixture against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. The franchise that won against KKR by three wickets is "preparing" to name a replacement, and the official announcement is expected in the next 24 to 48 hours.

LSG had acquired Hasaranga for INR 2 crore in the mini auction, but he was unable to join their squad after sustaining an injury. He was with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) last season and with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from 2021 to 2023.

The 28-year-...