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On This Day (July 29): Happy B'day, Wanindu Hasaranga -- Explore Six Lesser-Known Facts About The T20I Bowling Star

As we celebrate his 27 birthday today, let us recall the lesser-known fact about the birthday boy Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, born on July 29, 1997, has made a name for himself as a prominent Sri Lankan cricketer and the current captain of the T20I team. Known for his prowess as a bowling all-rounder, Hasaranga specialises in right-arm googly deliveries, preferring them over traditional leg breaks. His ability to bowl accurate and deceptive googlies, with occasional leg-spin variations, has set him apart. Hasaranga's rise since his international debut in July 2017 has been remarkable, establishing him as a key figure in Sri Lanka's white-ball cricket squad. As we celebrate his 27 birthday today, let us recall the lesser-known fact about the birthday boy. Wanindu Hasaranga in a practice session Shifting gears At just 16 years old, Wanindu Hasaranga began his cricketing journey as a frontline seam bowler, even opening the ...

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