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.
After a poor group stage exit last year, Sri Lanka marched into the Super Eights undefeated, downing the mighty Australians courtesy a masterclass century from Pathum Nissanka and fine bowling spells from Dushan Hemantha and Dushmantha Chameera.
After the preliminary squad was announced in December, Sri Lanka has today released its final squad, per the ICC, with batter Kamindu Mendis making the cut, and so does pacer Eshan Malinga, who injured his shoulder during the 2nd T20I against England and will miss Tuesday's final T20I at Pal
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 21 (ANI): Sri Lanka might have qualified into the Super 12s of the ongoing T20 World Cup but skipper Dasun Shanaka is concerned over the poor show by the top-order in the showpiece event.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 12 (ANI): Former Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews has informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that he is available for selections for the upcoming tours.