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Shanaka laments "outside negativity" around Sri Lanka cricket following te
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has expressed concern over what he termed as "outside negativity" surrounding cricket in the country following their loss to New Zealand by 61 runs in the Super 8s of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, resulting in elimination from the tournament.
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"We played badly": Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka on defeat to England
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Dasun Shanaka also broke the record of most sixes for Sri Lanka in T20Is. He hit a couple of sixes in his 30-run knock, which helped him overtake his teammate Kusal Mendis in the list of most T20I sixes for his national side.
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T20 World Cup: Another injury scare for Sri Lanka as Pathirana limps off w
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The 23-year-old pulled up in his follow-through while delivering the fourth ball of his opening over and immediately clutched his left leg before going to ground. After on-field treatment, he was helped off the field. Captain Dasun Shanaka finished the over.
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Team focused on starting T20 WC well despite 0-3 series loss to England: S
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaks, ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against Ireland, said despite a recent 0-3 loss against England, the team is focused on performing well in the T20 World Cup at home.
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Dasun Shanaka eyes step-by-step approach as Sri Lanka set to begin World C
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has stressed the importance of taking a measured, match-by-match approach as the co-hosts prepare to begin their ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign, with a strong focus on form and team responsibility.
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Dubai Capitals set for high-octane season 4 title defence in ILT20
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The franchise has assembled a formidable squad under the leadership of newly appointed captain Dasun Shanaka and head coach Hemang Badani. The Capitals, who clinched their maiden ILT20 title in dramatic fashion in Season 3, defeated the Desert Vipers by four wickets in a thrilling final a
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Former captain Shanka returns as Sri Lanka announce 17-player squad for th
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Former captain Dasun Shanaka earned a recall to Sri Lanka's T20I fold after being named in the 17-player squad for the three-match series against Bangladesh, scheduled to kick off on Thursday in Pallekele.
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Injured Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka ruled out for remainder of World C
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Saturday announced that skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out for the remainder of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup due to injury
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SL coach Silverwood wants Shanaka, Dhananjaya to provide explosive finish
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Dhananjaya de Silva is currently batting at No. 6 with an average of 26.04 and a strike rate of 74.93. Captain Dasun Shanaka batting at No. 7 averages 25.43 and strikes at 86.59. Both fall far short of the best finishers in international cricket.
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"Very hard to defend such total": Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka after cl
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in their first Super Four match at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.
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"Dhananjaya's innings was masterclass": Sri Lanka skipper after win over N
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Following his side's 21-run win over Netherlands in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka said that his side played some rash shots while batting and added that Dhananjaya de Silva's innings was "masterclass"
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Team needs me to bat at 6: Dasun Shanaka clarifies his role in ODI setup
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka on Tuesday clarified his role in the 50-over format stating that the team requires him to bat at the number six position with left-hander Bhanuka Rajapaksa slotting in at number five.
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