Sri Lanka’s highly-rated leg-spinner Wanidu Hasaranga has expressed delight at joining Royal Challengers Bangalore for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 season, starting September 19 in the UAE. Taking to social media, Hasaranga said he is honoured to be part of Virat Kohli-led RCB in the IPL.
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Wanidu Hasaranga was signed by RCB as Adam Zampa’s replacement after the Australian leg-spinner withdrew from the remainder of the tournament. The former champions also signed Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and Singapore all-rounder Tim David.
“From sitting at home and watching them, to being a part of an amazing team. I am excited, honoured and thrilled all at once,” Hasaranga said.
Hasaranga has been in fine form in the shortest format of the game. He played an influential role in helping Sri Lanka beat India at home last month. The leg-spinner picked up 7 wickets in 3 matches as Sri Lanka beat a Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian side 2-1 in a 3-match T20I series.
