The Sri Lankan Cricket Board has yet to clear two key cricketers, Hasaranga and Pathirana, to participate in the Indian Premier League. Hasaranga has an impressive record in the shortest format of the game, with 83 wickets in 69 games. The absence of Hasaranga and Pathirana will undoubtedly test the team's depth and resilience. The team's bowling attack, in particular, will feel the absence of Hasaranga's ability to take crucial wickets in the final overs of the game. The road ahead for both players will be tough, as they will need to regain their fitness and convince the SLC that they are ready to participate in the IPL.