Sri Lankan leg-spinner Venindu Hasringa The all-rounder is yet to report to Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) for IPL 2026 and has not yet revealed when he might join the squad, with no clarity on his fitness clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket, Cricketbs reported on Monday.The 28-year-old leg-spinner, who was bought by LSG for a base price of Rs 2 crore, has not undergone the required fitness test for Sri Lanka cricket before issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the players for the IPL. Without clearing the process, his participation in the league is uncertain.
Hasringa is recovering from a hamstring injury.According to a Cricbuzz report, Hasaringa recently had a batting session at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo but did not bowl. He has been out for almost two months with a torn left hamstring. He last played in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup opener against Ireland on February 8.“We don’t have any concrete update on Wanandu Hasringa,” a source was quoted as saying by Kirkbuzz. The team is now mulling over the Sri Lankan spinner’s replacement options.Players available in the replacement pool include Mujeebur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, Liam Dawson and Rehan Ahmed.Hasaringa’s absence also comes amid fears among IPL franchises of overseas players not being included after picking at base price. After a complaint by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024, the IPL introduced banning provisions on overseas players opting out after the auction.LSG registered their first win of IPL 2026 on Sunday as captain Rishabh Pant led the team home against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). LSG beat SRH by five wickets to get their first win of the season.
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Meanwhile, there are signs of progress for Sri Lankan pacer Muttisha Pathirana, who is part of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He has started bowling in the nets at the Premadasa Stadium, though not at full strength, and the franchise is hopeful of his availability towards the end of the season.
