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Dasun Shanaka slams fastest century in CPL history as St Kitts and Nevis register their biggest win

Cricket | Sep 04, 2026, 04:04 PM IST

Dasun Shanaka smashed the fastest century in CPL history, scoring an unbeaten 121 off 43 balls as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots thrashed Saint Lucia Kings by 137 runs. The win boosted their playoff hopes and net run rate significantly.

Dasun Shanaka creates history with four wickets in four balls in Seattle Orcas' win over TSK in MLC

Cricket | Jul 06, 2026, 01:31 PM IST

Dasun Shanaka ripped apart the Texas Super Kings' middle and lower order to set up a stellar win in Pomona as he took a double hat-trick in the final over. Shanaka denied Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Ranjane as he took four wickets in four balls in a nine-run win.

Dasun Shanaka banned for one year from PSL.

PCB bans Dasun Shanaka from PSL for one year after Blessing Muzarabani row

Cricket | Apr 20, 2026, 06:54 PM IST

Dasun Shanaka is part of the Rajasthan Royals for the Indian Premier League 2026, having been signed as a replacement for Sam Curran. Shanaka has been handed a one-year ban from the Pakistan Cricket Board for the Pakistan Super League for his 'withdrawal' from the PSL 2026.

Dasun Shanaka officially named Sam Curran's replacement at Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026

Cricket | Mar 23, 2026, 06:00 PM IST

Dasun Shanaka has been named as a replacement for Sam Curran and will be playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming IPL season. Shanaka has ditched the PSL to play in the IPL.

Dasun Shanaka becomes latest to ditch Pakistan Super League, set to feature for Rajasthan Royals

Cricket | Mar 22, 2026, 02:59 PM IST

Sri Lanka's T20 captain, Dasun Shanaka, has signed for Rajasthan Royals, according to reports, as the replacement signing for Sam Curran. He becomes the latest player to opt out of the PSL for the IPL.

Shanaka calls out negativity in SL cricket, asks government to step in to protect mental health

Cricket | Feb 26, 2026, 07:35 AM IST

New 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.

Zimbabwe top group B with thrilling win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup, to face India on Feb 26

Cricket | Feb 19, 2026, 06:32 PM IST

Zimbabwe 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.

Dubai Capitals announce Dasun Shanaka as captain for ILT20 2025-26 season

Cricket | Dec 03, 2025, 10:14 AM IST

Dubai 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.

Charith Asalanka likely to lose Sri Lanka captaincy ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Cricket | Nov 26, 2025, 06:00 PM IST

Sri 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.

Dasun Shanaka creates unwanted world record in T20Is after poor show vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025

Cricket | Sep 24, 2025, 08:40 AM IST

Dasun 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.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans announce replacement of injured Glenn Phillips in squad

Cricket | Apr 18, 2025, 07:08 AM IST

Glenn 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.

Sri Lanka announce squad for West Indies T20Is; Shanaka dropped, Rajapaksa-Vandersay return

Cricket | Oct 09, 2024, 11:25 PM IST

The 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.

Sri Lanka beat Ireland, Afghanistan rout Scotland to fine-tune prep in lead-up to T20 World Cup

Cricket | Jun 01, 2024, 11:23 AM IST

Afghanistan 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.

Most matches played as a captain in T20 World Cup

Most matches played as captain in T20 World Cup; Williamson to replace Dhoni at top?

Sports | Jun 01, 2024, 01:39 AM IST

The 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.

World Cup 2023 captain dropped as Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for Afghanistan series

Cricket | Feb 08, 2024, 05:23 PM IST

Sri 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.

World Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka ruled out of marquee tournament, replacement announced

Cricket | Oct 14, 2023, 10:00 PM IST

Sri 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.

Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of World Cup 2023

Sri Lanka announce Dasun Shanaka-led World Cup squad; suffer huge setback with Hasaranga ruled out

Cricket | Sep 26, 2023, 06:53 PM IST

Sri 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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