| 1. Wanindu Hasaranga started playing cricket at the age of twelve. Initially a fast bowler, he evolved into an all-rounder with a passion for fielding. |
| 2. In 2014, his talent shone in inter-school cricket when he caught 12 catches in a match. |
| 3. Encountering Coach Lamkal de Silva led Hasaranga to switch to leg spin bowling. |
| 4. He debuted in domestic first-class cricket on 26 February 2016, scoring 87 runs in the first innings. |
| 5. November 30, 2015, marked his debut in domestic one-day cricket, later playing for various teams. |
| 6. Impressive domestic performances secured his spot in the Under-19 national team. |
| 7. He represented Sri Lanka in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, showcasing his bowling skills. |
| 8. In his debut test match, he scored runs and took wickets in both innings. |
| 9. Hasaranga achieved a hattrick in his first ODI match. |
| 10. During his first T20I match, he took 2 wickets. |
| 11. In the 2021 T20I World Cup, he emerged as the leading wicket-taker. |
| 12. The 2022 T20I World Cup saw him taking 15 wickets in 8 matches. |
| 13. He made his IPL debut with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2021. |
| 14. RCB acquired Hasaranga for Rs 10.75 crores in the 2022 IPL auction. |
| 15. He has played in various T20 leagues worldwide. |
| 16. Fielding is his favorite part of cricket. |
| 17. His celebration style is inspired by Neymar. |
| 18. Australian pacer Kane Richardson compared him to a streetfighter. |
| 19. Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired him for Rs 1.50 crore in the 2024 IPL auction. |
