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Ian Chadband

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

Australia have received a boost to their T20 World Cup hopes while hosts Sri Lanka   will have to cope with the loss through injury of their key spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.

The 28-year-old Hasaranga, one of the most prolific wicket-takers in the T20 Games, was ruled out ​of the rest of the tournament on Tuesday because of a hamstring proble, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Tuesday.

Hasaranga had an MRI scan on Monday that showed up a serious left-hamstring tear.

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