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Vijayakanth Viyaskanth signed as replacement for Hasaranga at SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad have roped in Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as the replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga who was ruled out of the tournament on Saturday following an injury. Vijayakanth, who too is a Sri Lankan player, has been signed at his base price of INR 50 lakh.
Wanindu Hasaranga was being expected to join SRH after the franchise bought him for INR 1.5 crore at the IPL auction last year in December. Hasaranga was released by RCB ahead of the IPL auction 2024. Due to a chronic pain in his left heel, Hasaranga failed to join the team.
Vijayakanth, who was part of Sri Lanka’s squad at the asian games last year, has represented Sri Lanka in one T20I. He has played 33 T20s so far, picking up 33 wickets. He has also played for Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League.
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IRE vs IND, 1st T20I: Ireland stun India with thrilling win
Ireland shocked India with a magnificent 34-run win in the opening T20I in Belfast on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. With a dominant performance both in their bowling and batting departments, Ireland managed to create history, as this is the first time that they have beaten India in international cricket.
India chasing 183, were bowle...
James Hopes named Brisbane Heat head coach
Former Australian cricketer James Hopes has been appointed as head coach of the Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls for the next three years. Hopes, who has signed a three-year deal with the Brisbane Heat, stepped down as Sydney Sixers' head coach after being handed the responsibilities just over a month back. Currently Hopes is occupied with coaching duties wit...
IRE vs IND, 1st T20I: Former Indian cricketer shares thoughts on India's possible XI, backs Sooryavanshi for India debut
As India get ready to lock horns with Ireland in the first T20I, to be held on Friday in Belfast, there is a huge sense of anticipation with respect to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential India debut. The fearless kid received his maiden international call-up after taking the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by storm. However, there still remains...
"No surprises": Ex-South Africa star on Pant's return to Delhi Capitals
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said that Rishabh Pant's return to Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2027 season was far from unexpected. AB believed that there were visible signs that Pant was not completely settled during his two-year stay at Lucknow Super Giants. Pant has already been at Delhi Capitals, making a reunion with his former franchise...
"He will get his dues and his opportunities": Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Sooryavanshi's potential India debut
India are gearing up to face Ireland in the first match of the three-match T20I series scheduled to be held on Friday in Belfast. More than the match, teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's name is generating the most curiosity because the young kid has earned his maiden call-up to the senior squad following impressive performances in the IPL...
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