Dasun Shanaka
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Shanaka calls out negativity in SL cricket, asks government to step in to protect mental health
Cricket | February 26, 2026 7:35 ISTNew Zealand knocked out Sri Lanka from the semi-final race in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. After the game, captain Dasun Shanaka called out the negativity in Sri Lankan cricket, stating it could damage the mental health of the players. He also noted that fitness has to be non-negotiable.
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Zimbabwe top group B with thrilling win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup, to face India on Feb 26
Cricket | February 19, 2026 18:32 ISTZimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to end the group stage of T20 World Cup on top of the points table. They chased down 179 runs comfortably with Bennett and Raza playing starring roles. Notably, Zimbabwe are scheduled to face India in the Super 8 round on February 26 in Chennai.
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Dubai Capitals announce Dasun Shanaka as captain for ILT20 2025-26 season
Cricket | December 03, 2025 10:14 ISTDubai Capitals have named Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as captain for ILT20 2025–26. Fresh off a title win, he brings strong T20 form and leadership experience, with coach Hemang Badani backing him ahead of their December 2 opener.
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Charith Asalanka likely to lose Sri Lanka captaincy ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | November 26, 2025 18:00 ISTSri Lanka are reconsidering Charith Asalanka’s T20 captaincy ahead of the home World Cup due to poor form and his illness-related exit from Pakistan. Chief selector Upul Tharanga says no decision is final, but leadership changes remain under discussion.
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Dasun Shanaka creates unwanted world record in T20Is after poor show vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | September 24, 2025 8:40 ISTDasun Shanaka was at his best against Bangladesh in their first Super Four clash as he smashed an unbeaten 64 and also picked two wickets with the ball. But against Pakistan, the all-rounder didn't have a great day and in the process, created an unwanted world record in T20Is.
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IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans announce replacement of injured Glenn Phillips in squad
Cricket | April 18, 2025 7:08 ISTGlenn Phillips didn't play a single match for the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). But he got injured while fielding as a substitute and returned home last week. The Titans have done well this season so far, winning four out of six matches.
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Sri Lanka announce squad for West Indies T20Is; Shanaka dropped, Rajapaksa-Vandersay return
Cricket | October 09, 2024 23:25 ISTThe experienced wicketkeeper batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa returned to Sri Lanka's squad for the first time since January 2023 after impressive performances in the recent Caribbean Premier League and Lanka Premier League.
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Sri Lanka beat Ireland, Afghanistan rout Scotland to fine-tune prep in lead-up to T20 World Cup
Cricket | June 01, 2024 11:23 ISTAfghanistan are a part of Group C alongside Uganda, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the co-hosts West Indies whereas the 2014 T20 world champions, Sri Lanka are in Group D alongside South Africa, Netherlands, Bangladesh and Nepal.
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Most matches played as captain in T20 World Cup; Williamson to replace Dhoni at top?
Sports | June 01, 2024 1:39 ISTThe ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is staged in West India and the USA. Here are five captains who played the most matches in ICC T20 World Cup history.
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World Cup 2023 captain dropped as Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for Afghanistan series
Cricket | February 08, 2024 17:23 ISTSri Lanka Cricket has named a 16-player squad for a three-match series against Afghanistan. The cricket board has made three changes to the team that faced Zimbabwe in an ODI series last month. The ODI series against Afghanistan begins tomorrow.
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World Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka ruled out of marquee tournament, replacement announced
Cricket | October 14, 2023 22:00 ISTSri Lanka have already lost two games in the ongoing World Cup and will be up against the Pat Cummins-led Australia in their third game who are also yet to claim a win in the tournament. The Lankan Lions will now rely on Kusal Mendis and other senior pros who are a part of the squad.
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Sri Lanka announce Dasun Shanaka-led World Cup squad; suffer huge setback with Hasaranga ruled out
Cricket | September 26, 2023 18:53 ISTSri Lanka announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, September 26 without two of their key bowlers including lead spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. Sri Lanka will begin their World Cup campaign on September 29 with a warm-up match against Bangladesh in Guwahati.
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'Bowling will be key' - Dasun Shanaka highlights Sri Lanka's strength ahead of Asia Cup 2023 final
Cricket | September 16, 2023 20:32 IST"The pitches have played playing a part in this tournament. So according to the pitch stats, we are picking a good side and, you know, especially bowling against India," Shanaka said in a pre-match press conference.
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Asia Cup 2023: Runs equal, yet Pakistan lost to Sri Lanka, what is the reason?
Sports | September 15, 2023 15:34 ISTAsia Cup 2023: Pakistan and Sri Lanka scored 252 runs, why did Babar's team lose even though the score was equal?
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Sports Wrap: India-Sri Lanka match to Asia Cup 2023 all updates, Know here all sports news
Sports | September 12, 2023 16:22 ISTSports Wrap: Match between India and Sri Lanka today, 2 players of Pakistan injured, Know big news sports world
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Retired Sri Lanka cricketer arrested over match fixing allegations
Cricket | September 06, 2023 15:21 ISTRetired Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake has been arrested over match-fixing allegations.
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Sri Lanka finally announce Asia Cup squad less than 2 days before first match; Dasun Shanaka to lead
Cricket | August 29, 2023 18:00 ISTSri Lanka, the co-hosts of Asia Cup 2023, finally announced their squad on Tuesday, August 29 for the continental tournament less than two days before their first game of the tournament against Bangladesh.
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Rohit Sharma is more worried about these two teams than Pakistan
Sports | August 28, 2023 19:14 ISTAsia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma's big confession, Captain is more worried about these two teams than Pakistan
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Dasun Shanaka was on 98, we couldn't get him out like that - Rohit on withdrawing run out appeal
Cricket | January 10, 2023 22:15 ISTSri Lanka skipper Shanaka smashed a brilliant ton off just 87 balls. His knock of 108 runs in the game included 12 boundaries and three sixes.
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Dasun Shanaka stresses on importance of playing well in India, says we need to be competitive
Cricket | January 09, 2023 21:04 ISTIND vs SL: Rohit Sharma's India and Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka will face each other in a three-match ODI series, starting on January 10. Sri Lanka are yet to beat India in an ODI series at India's home.
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