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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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On This Day (July 29): Happy B'day, Wanindu Hasaranga -- Explore Six Lesser-Known Facts About The T20I Bowling Star
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 J...
On This Day (July 22): 800! Murali Bids Farewell to Cricket With an Unbreakable Record
On This Day (July 22): 800! Murali Bids Farewell to Cricket With an Unbreakable Record
On this day in 2010, Muralitharan reached the pinnacle of his Test career, claiming his 800th wicket with the very last delivery he bowled in the form...
On This Day (June 24): Happy B’day, Messi! Top Records of Lionel That Are Unlikely to Be Broken
On This Day (June 24): Happy B’day, Messi! Top Records of Lionel That Are Unlikely to Be Broken
Years have passed by, and yet these records of Lionel Messi leave us in awe every single time we recall them  June 24 is undoubtedly one of th...
On This Day (Sept. 9): Tendulkar's First ODI Century Against Australia and the Birth of a Legend
On This Day (Sept. 9): Tendulkar's First ODI Century Against Australia and the Birth of a Legend
From that day on, Sachin continued to redefine what was possible in cricket, becoming a true legend of the game India's master blaster, Sachin Tend...
On This Day (May 27): Happy B’day, Ravi Shastri! Celebrating the Story of His Unforgettable Audi Win in 1985
On This Day (May 27): Happy B’day, Ravi Shastri! Celebrating the Story of His Unforgettable Audi Win in 1985
Reliving Ravi Shastri’s all-round brilliance and iconic victory lap on his special day On his 62nd birthday, we look back at the incredible journey...
On This Day (July 29): Jayawardene and Sangakkara's 624-Run Stand Rattles World Cricket
On This Day (July 29): Jayawardene and Sangakkara's 624-Run Stand Rattles World Cricket
Jayawardene and Sangakkara shared a remarkable camaraderie, playing for Sri Lanka together for 15 years. Only 24 times in Test cricket history has...
On This Day (May 27): KKR Clinch Their First IPL Title in a Thrilling Finale
On This Day (May 27): KKR Clinch Their First IPL Title in a Thrilling Finale
Manvinder Bisla’s explosive innings powers Kolkata Knight Riders to a historic victory over Chennai Super Kings In the cricketing world, there are...
On This Day (July 1): Revisiting the Top Five Goals of Rudd van Nistelrooy on His B’day
On This Day (July 1): Revisiting the Top Five Goals of Rudd van Nistelrooy on His B’day
These five goals are just a glimpse into the vast collection of gems Van Nistelrooy delivered during his time at Manchester United They say goals w...
On This Day (July 22): Happy B'Day, Trent Boult – The Lesser-Known Facets of the Kiwi Pacer
On This Day (July 22): Happy B'Day, Trent Boult – The Lesser-Known Facets of the Kiwi Pacer
In a surprising announcement, Boult declared his retirement from international cricket in 2024  Trent Boult, born on July 22, 1989, is celebra...
On This Day (June 10): Happy B’day, David Miller – Recalling His Top Five Highest T20 Scores
On This Day (June 10): Happy B’day, David Miller – Recalling His Top Five Highest T20 Scores
Miller's highest T20I score went in vain as India secured their first home T20I series win against South Africa David Miller is a cricket maestro f...
On This Day (June 10): Reflecting on David Miller's Top Five Records as He Turns a Year Older
On This Day (June 10): Reflecting on David Miller's Top Five Records as He Turns a Year Older
In T20Is, he holds the record for the most number of catches by a player. Known as "Killer Miller" for his powerful hitting in white-ball cricket,...
On This Day (July 08): Happy B’day, Sourav Ganguly -- Remembering Top Dadagiri Moments
On This Day (July 08): Happy B’day, Sourav Ganguly -- Remembering Top Dadagiri Moments
On the revered grounds of the Lord's, few would even consider celebrating by stripping off their shirt and waving them in the air. But in 2002, Gangul...
On This Day (May 20): Happy B’day, Saint Iker -- Celebrating Iker Casillas Five Iconic Performances for Los Blancos
On This Day (May 20): Happy B’day, Saint Iker -- Celebrating Iker Casillas Five Iconic Performances for Los Blancos
His legacy at Real Madrid is secure, not just for the trophies he helped them win, but for the countless times he single-handedly stole points and ins...
On This Day (June 24): Happy Birthday, Stuart Broad: The Untold Side of Stuart Broad's Life Revealed
On This Day (June 24): Happy Birthday, Stuart Broad: The Untold Side of Stuart Broad's Life Revealed
As Broad celebrates his 38th birthday, let us delve into the lesser-known facets of his life Stuart Christopher John Broad, born on June 24, 1986,...
On This Day (May 6) - The Final Episode Of 'Friends' Aired In 2004; Revisiting The Show's Heartfelt Moments
On This Day (May 6) - The Final Episode Of 'Friends' Aired In 2004; Revisiting The Show's Heartfelt Moments
The series finale of 'Friends' was watched by 52.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode from any television series throughout the 2000s...
On This Day (June 24): Revisiting Ashish Nehra's ODI Debut: A Look Back at the Start of Greatness
On This Day (June 24): Revisiting Ashish Nehra's ODI Debut: A Look Back at the Start of Greatness
On this day in 2001, Ashish Nehra made his debut in the 50-overs format for India On this day in 2001, Ashish Nehra, a left-arm fast bowler, made h...
On This Day (June 24): Happy Birthday, Stuart Broad! A Look Back at His Test Mastery
On This Day (June 24): Happy Birthday, Stuart Broad! A Look Back at His Test Mastery
Broad holds the distinction of being the only English cricketer with two Test hat-tricks to his name Stuart Broad stands out as one of two England...
On This Day (July 8): Happy B'day, Dada – A Look at His Four Highest Knocks
On This Day (July 8): Happy B'day, Dada – A Look at His Four Highest Knocks
Ganguly infused the squad with a fierce fighting spirit and confidence that became a defining characteristic of the Indian team during his era. Whe...
On This Day (Aug. 5): Messi Jolts the Football Fraternity With a Move Away From Barcelona
On This Day (Aug. 5): Messi Jolts the Football Fraternity With a Move Away From Barcelona
The day Messi's legendary career entered a new chapter as the Camp Nou lost its brightest star On August 5, 2021, the football world came to a stan...
On This Day (July 23): Happy B’day, 'Yuzi' – Four Cars That Speak Highly of Chahal’s Fine Taste
On This Day (July 23): Happy B’day, 'Yuzi' – Four Cars That Speak Highly of Chahal’s Fine Taste
Let's take a closer look at the fabulous supercars that make up Yuzvendra Chahal's enviable four-wheeler collection on his birthday Indian leg-spin...