Hurricanes sign Athapaththu after star ruled out

The Hobart Hurricanes have signed Chamari Athapaththu as a replacement player for the Weber WBBL|12 season after an unnamed star was ruled out of the tournament. The Sri Lankan all-rounder will join the squad for the remainder of the competition. The move comes as part of ongoing player movements ahead of the Weber WBBL|12 season. Athapaththu has been a consistent performer in international cricket and will add experience to the Hurricanes' lineup. The signing reflects the Hurricanes' strategy to strengthen their squad following the injury setback.