Purple Cap Holder Gone Back to Sri Lanka: Know the Reason

The Sunrisers Hyderabad has finally made a comeback to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, currently standing at the third position on the IPL Points Table. SRH has won last 5 consecutive matches, where they gave a disappointing loss to the five time champions, Mumbai Indians, chasing a huge total of 244 runs.

Finally, SRH camp is looking sorted this season, where every department looks back in form and especially Pat Cummins back to the team, is making a difference. Both IPL Orange Cap Holder and IPL Purple Cap Holder are from the Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, the Sri Lankan star bowlers Eshan Malinga who dons Purple Cap has flew back home, making fans curious to know what happened which made him leave the camp and return home.

Why Eshan Malinga Return to Sri Lanka?

Eshan Malinga purple cap holder of this season has returned to home but not for any major reason but went for visa process. Along with him other Sri Lankan cricketers Dilshan Madushanka and Kamindu Mendis have also flew back to Sri Lanka due to WI Tour Visa Process. It is just a brief visit to complete biometric and visa formalities for an upcoming tour of the West Indies.

According to reports, the trio is expected to flew back to India as soon as possible and after they are done with all formalities and join the SRH squad. The next match for the SRH will be held on May 3, 2026, against the Kolkata Knight Riders, where these Sri Lankan players are likely to be in squad and Eshan Malinga in the Playing XI, providing his services of fast bowling.

Eshan Malinga IPL 2026 Performance

The right arm pacer from Sri Lanka, Eshan Malinga IPL 2026 season has been so far best for him with exceptional performance. Currently, he is the leading wicket taker in this edition of the tournament with 15 wickets to his name in just 9 matches. He has bowled consistently well throughout the season and even step forward to take the charge in the absence of SRH skipper, where he also shown skills to be one of the best bowlers in IPL in the near future. Apart from the performance in this season, he has done well with the ball in the last season as well and is continuing that rhythm in the IPL 2026.