Sri Lanka’s Shanaka given one-year PSL ban for unilateral withdrawal Published 20 Apr, 2026 09:11pm Shanaka is the latest international player to be suspended after leaving the PSL
Sri Lanka’s Shanaka says constant criticism has affected players’ mental health Published 26 Feb, 2026 01:02pm The tournament co-hosts drew heavy flak from fans and pundits for their shaky buildup to the World Cup
Shanaka fireworks as Sri Lanka thrash Oman at T20 World Cup Updated 12 Feb, 2026 03:20pm The 2014 champions piled up 225-5, the highest total of the tournament, before restricting an outclassed Oman to 120-9
Gujarat Titans replace injured Phillips with Dasun Shanaka for rest of IPL Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:41am BENGALURU: Gujarat Titans have added Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka to their squad after New Zealand’s Glenn...
Sri Lanka captain Shanaka out of World Cup Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am LUCKNOW: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka was ruled out of the World Cup on Saturday due to injury and will be...
Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury Published 14 Oct, 2023 08:36pm Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury, with Chamika...
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka factfile Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:32pm NEW DELHI: Factfile on Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka ahead of the Cricket World Cup which gets underway in India...
Sri Lanka retain Shanaka as skipper for World Cup Published 26 Sep, 2023 05:27pm COLOMBO: Sri Lanka retained out-of-form skipper Dasun Shanaka on Tuesday in its 15-member squad for next month’s...
Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan to win ODI series 2-1 Updated 07 Jun, 2023 05:08pm HAMBANTOTA: Half-centuries by Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka made short work of...
Afghanistan win toss, put Sri Lanka in to bat Published 02 Jun, 2023 11:13am SURIYAWEWA: Sri Lanka were put in to bat by Afghanistan in the first one-day international on Friday, with the hosts...
Rahul helps India beat Sri Lanka to clinch ODI series Updated 12 Jan, 2023 09:20pm KOLKATA: KL Rahul’s unbeaten 64 helped India down Sri Lanka by four wickets to clinch a series victory in the second...
Cannot get Shanaka out like that, India’s Rohit says on withdrawing ‘Mankad’ appeal Published 11 Jan, 2023 11:03am India captain Rohit Sharma said he withdrew a ‘Mankad’ run-out appeal against Dasun Shanaka in Tuesday’s one-day...
'Happy space' as Kohli powers India to big ODI win over Sri Lanka Updated 10 Jan, 2023 10:44pm GUWAHATI: Virat Kohli on Tuesday said playing "without any fear" remains key to success after his 45th one-day...
Record-setting Shanaka helps Sri Lanka level T20 series against India Published 06 Jan, 2023 12:59am PUNE: Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a record half-century and two wickets in Sri Lanka's series-levelling...
Afghanistan win toss, bat against Sri Lanka in 2nd ODI Published 27 Nov, 2022 02:07pm KANDY: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka as they looked to...
England into T20 World Cup semis as Australia eliminated Updated 05 Nov, 2022 04:50pm SYDNEY: Ben Stokes hit a gutsy unbeaten 42 as England made the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals on Saturday with a...
Squads for the first round of cricket’s T20 World Cup Published 13 Oct, 2022 11:04am SYDNEY: Squads for the eight teams taking part in the preliminary round of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia...
Asia Cup win will help T20 World Cup preparation, says Sri Lanka captain Published 12 Sep, 2022 12:29pm Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said winning the Asia Cup will help the team’s preparation for next month’s Twenty20...
Sri Lanka surprise, Kohli comeback: Five Asia Cup talking points Updated 12 Sep, 2022 11:14am DUBAI: Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in Dubai on Sunday to clinch their sixth Asia Cup. AFP...
Challenge to face world beaters India, says Sri Lanka’s Shanaka Published 05 Sep, 2022 10:06pm DUBAI: Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Monday said India’s IPL experience and winning mindset makes them a...
‘Chase anything’: Sri Lanka down Afghanistan in Asia Cup Super Four Published 04 Sep, 2022 05:44am SHARJAH: Kusal Mendis’ fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a...
Shanaka looks to lift Sri Lankan morale with Asia Cup title Published 26 Aug, 2022 07:50pm DUBAI: Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Friday said victory in the Asia Cup would lift the spirits of fans in the...
Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for 160 after Karunaratne rearguard Updated 24 Jun, 2022 06:47pm COLOMBO: Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 160 after a defiant maiden half-century by Chamika Karunaratne, with the...
‘Win for whole country’ as Sri Lanka clinch Australia ODI series Published 22 Jun, 2022 10:31am COLOMBO: Skipper Dasun Shanaka dedicated Sri Lanka’s sensational series victory over Australia to the country’s...
Asalanka, spinners help Sri Lanka clinch ODI series Updated 21 Jun, 2022 11:20pm COLOMBO: Charith Asalanka's maiden one-day international century and an inspired spin attack led Sri Lanka to a...
Maxwell propels Australia past Sri Lanka in rain-hit first ODI Published 15 Jun, 2022 12:55am PALLEKELE: Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 80 helped Australia chase down a rain-revised target of 282 runs and beat hosts...
Cricket-Scintillating Shanaka helps Sri Lanka avoid whitewash by Australia Updated 11 Jun, 2022 10:49pm COLOMBO: Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka edged world champions...
Iyer stars as India record 12th straight T20I win Updated 27 Feb, 2022 11:24pm DHARAMSALA: Shreyas Iyer hit an unbeaten 73 to lead India to a record-equalling 12th successive Twenty20...
Shanaka wants Sri Lanka's top order to 'fire' in India Published 23 Feb, 2022 06:13pm LUCKNOW: Skipper Dasun Shanaka said Wednesday that Sri Lanka's top batters will need to be among the runs against a...
Australia beat Sri Lanka after super over drama in 2nd T20 Published 14 Feb, 2022 06:47am SYDNEY: Australia scraped past Sri Lanka to take control of their five-match Twenty20 series Sunday after late...