Earlier, the Sri Lankan national sustained a hamstring injury in February, and he has not yet recovered from it. The Lucknow-based franchise is expected to announce a replacement for the remainder of the cash-rich league

However, Hasaranga and Pathirana's status remain key in the context of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as they are scheduled to play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), respectively.