Wanindu suspended from test series against Bangladesh

ICC has imposed a 2 match ban on all rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and as a result he will missed the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh.

This decision comes shortly after his announcement of returning to Test cricket after retiring from the format last year.

Hasaranga’s suspension is a result of an incident during the third ODI against Bangladesh, where he displayed dissent towards an umpire’s decision, violating Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. As a consequence, he received a 50 percent fine and three demerit points, bringing his total to eight within a span of 24 months.

Having already accumulated five demerit points, Hasaranga’s overall tally led to his suspension from two T20Is against Bangladesh. Now, with four suspension points, he will be unable to participate in the two ICC World Test Championship Tests against Bangladesh.