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[Saba Sports News] The upcoming ODI World Cup, commencing on October 5 in India, has been marred by injury concerns. Star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, the Player of the Tournament in the last T20 Asia Cup, joins the list of cricketers who will miss the tournament.
Sri Lanka is also without Dushmantha Chameera, relying on young talents like Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesa Pathirana, and Dilshan Madhushanka.
Ace pacers Anrich Nortje, Jofra Archer, and Naseem Shah are ruled out. Jason Roy was dropped, and Harry Brook is his replacement. South Africa will miss Sisanda Magala, with Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams as replacements.
New Zealand’s skipper Kane Williamson, recovering from an ACL injury, is being closely monitored. Tim Southee may miss due to a thumb injury, and Michael Bracewell is ruled out with an Achilles injury.
India’s Rishabh Pant is recovering from a car crash, while Yuzvendra Chahal didn’t make the squad. Axar Patel is expected to recover from a left quadricep injury.
Travis Head’s future is uncertain due to a hand injury, with Marnus Labuschagne potentially stepping in.”