Dasun Shanaka: News
Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka became a national sensation when in 2015, while playing for the Sinhalese Sports Club, he hit a record 16 sixes in an innings. A middle-order batsman who can bowl handsomely, Shanaka is another talented cricketer from the fertile grounds of the Sinhalese Sports Club. He made his international debut in 2015 in a T20I against Pakistan. It was, however, his performance in the AIA T20 tournament that really put him on the map. A limited-overs specialist, Shanaka made his Test debut before making his ODI debut in 2016. In his ODI debut against Ireland, he became only the third Sri Lankan bowler to pick a fifer on debut. A born match-winner, Shanka's clutch genes showed when his all-round performance led Sri Lanka to their first victory against South Africa after 11 losses in 2018. His leadership qualities and matchwinning capabilities were rewarded when he was named the captain of the Sri Lankan team for a T20 series against Pakistan in 2019. Under his captaincy, Sri Lanka whitewashed Pakistan, handing Sri Lanka their first series whitewash in T20I. In July 2021, the Sri Lankan team, under his captaincy, defeated India in a three-match T20I series as well.
09 Oct 2024
Bhanuka RajapaksaSri Lanka drop Dasun Shanaka for West Indies T20Is
Sri Lanka have announced a strong 17-member team for the upcoming home T20I series against West Indies.
24 Jul 2024
India vs Sri LankaSri Lanka vs India, T20Is: Batters with most sixes
Sri Lanka and India gear up for a three-match T20I series, starting July 27.
04 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh's Jaker Ali torments SL bowlers with maiden T20I fifty
Bangladesh's rising batting sensation Jaker Ali played an innings of character in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet.
19 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka thrash Afghanistan in 2nd T20I, take 2-0 lead
Sri Lanka outplayed Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Monday.
08 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka drop former captain Dasun Shanaka for Afghanistan ODIs
Sri Lanka have dropped former captain Dasun Shanaka for the impending three-ODI series against Afghanistan.
05 Jan 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka take on Zimbabwe in the 1st ODI: Preview
Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series, starting January 6.
04 Jan 2024
Dhananjaya de SilvaDhananjaya de Silva replaces Dimuth Karunaratne as SL's Test captain
In another leadership change in the Sri Lankan team, Dhananjaya de Silva has replaced Dimuth Karunaratne as their Test captain.
16 Oct 2023
ICC Cricket World CupWorld Cup 2023: Decoding Australia and Sri Lanka's struggles
Australia and Sri Lanka will meet in Match 14 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
15 Oct 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamWho is Sri Lanka all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne? Details here
Sri Lanka have suffered a major blow as their captain Dasun Shanaka is ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
15 Oct 2023
ICC Cricket World CupICC Cricket World Cup, Australia vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview
Australia and Sri Lanka will fight for their first respective first win in the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as they meet in Match 14.
15 Oct 2023
ICC Cricket World CupICC Cricket World Cup: Struggling Australia meet Shanaka-less Sri Lanka
Australia will fight for their first win in the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as they meet Sri Lanka in Match 14.
14 Oct 2023
ICC Cricket World CupDasun Shanaka ruled out of ICC World Cup 2023: Details
Sri Lanka cricket team captain Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
09 Oct 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamICC World Cup: Spirited Pakistan take on injury-hit Sri Lanka
Pakistan will look to carry their positive momentum when they face Sri Lanka in match 8 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup on October 10.
08 Oct 2023
ICC Cricket World CupWorld Cup: Pathirana, Rajitha, Jansen register this unwanted bowling record
South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by 102 runs on Saturday to kick-start their campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
07 Oct 2023
ICC Cricket World CupICC World Cup: Asalanka and Shanaka slam fifties versus SA
Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka scored fifties for Sri Lanka against South Africa in match number 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday.
01 Oct 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Decoding the Sri Lanka squad
Sri Lanka will be one of the dark horses heading into the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, starting on October 5.
17 Sep 2023
Asia CupAsia Cup 2023 final: SL elect to bat against India
India and Sri Lanka are set to lock horns in the high-voltage final of the 2023 Asia Cup.
11 Sep 2023
Asia CupAsia Cup: Can Sri Lanka extend winning streak against India?
Team India will take the field for the third day on the trot as they meet hosts Sri Lanka in Match 4 of the 2023 Asia Cup Super Fours.
09 Sep 2023
Asia CupAsia Cup 2023: Theekshana, Shanaka, Pathirana claim three-fers vs Bangladesh
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs in the Super Fours Match 2 of the 2023 Asia Cup.
09 Sep 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamAsia Cup: SL beat Bangladesh, record 13th successive ODI win
Extending their sensational run in the ODI format, Sri Lanka have defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs in the Super Fours Match 2 of the 2023 Asia Cup.
07 Sep 2023
Asia CupSL vs BAN, Asia Cup Super Fours: Preview and stats
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will cross swords in the Super Fours Match 2 of the 2023 Asia Cup.
04 Sep 2023
Asia CupAsia Cup, AFG vs SL: Preview, stats, and Dream11 prediction
Team Afghanistan will meet Sri Lanka in Match 6 of the 2023 Asia Cup.
29 Aug 2023
Asia CupAsia Cup 2023: Format, schedule, squads, venues, and more
The 16th edition of Asia Cup (2023) will commence on August 30, with Sri Lanka taking on Nepal in the opener.
29 Aug 2023
Asia CupAsia Cup: Sri Lanka announce squad; star bowlers miss out
With a day to go for the 2023 Asia Cup, co-hosts Sri Lanka have finally announced their 15-member squad.
08 Jul 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamCWC Qualifiers final, Sri Lanka vs Netherlands: Preview and stats
Undefeated Sri Lanka will hope to keep their record intact when they will take on the fiery Netherlands in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 on July 9.
03 Jul 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL qualify for 2023 WC: Decoding their journey in Qualifiers
Team Sri Lanka has confirmed their spot in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be played in India in October-November.
01 Jul 2023
ICC Cricket World CupCWC Qualifiers Super-Sixes: Zimbabwe, SL aim to extend winning run
Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka would look to keep their winning run intact as they cross swords in the Super Sixes Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.
30 Jun 2023
ICC Cricket World CupCWC Qualifiers: Dhananjaya de Silva hammers his highest ODI score
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva slammed his highest ODI score in the Super Sixes Match 2 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 against the Netherlands.
29 Jun 2023
ICC Cricket World CupCWC Qualifiers Super Sixes: Formidable Sri Lanka meet confident Netherlands
Sri Lanka would like to extend their sensational run as they meet the Netherlands in the Super Sixes Match 2 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.
03 Jun 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL vs AFG, 2nd ODI: Visitors aim to seal series
Afghanistan will look to seal the deal as they meet Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series.
02 Jun 2023
Afghanistan Cricket TeamDominant Afghanistan hammer Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI: Stats
Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to win the first ODI at Hambantota.
02 Jun 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL vs AFG: De Silva slams his ninth ODI fifty
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva came up with a timely half-century against Afghanistan in the first of the three-match ODI series in Hambantota.
01 Jun 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL vs AFG, 1st ODI: Hosts meet Rashid Khan-less visitors
Sri Lanka will host Afghanistan in the opening match of the three-match series.
01 Jun 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka vs Afghanistan ODIs: Here is statistical preview
Sri Lanka are gearing up to host Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series, starting June 2.
04 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamIPL 2023: Dasun Shanaka replaces Kane Williamson at Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans (GT) have signed Sri Lanka's white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for injured Kane Williamson.
30 Mar 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNZ vs SL: Visitors eye win in high-stake 3rd ODI
New Zealand will host Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI of the series on Friday (March 31).
26 Mar 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNZ vs SL, 2nd ODI: Hosts aim to seal series
After registering a record 198-run win in the opener, New Zealand will look the seal the three-match series versus Sri Lanka in the second ODI on Tuesday (March 28).
25 Mar 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNew Zealand's Henry Shipley claims fifer versus SL: Key stats
New Zealand pace sensation Henry Shipley recorded a brilliant five-wicket haul in the opening ODI versus Sri Lanka.
16 Jan 2023
Indian Cricket TeamIndia crush Sri Lanka 3-0 in ODI series: Key takeaways
After clinching the T20I leg 2-1, Team India thrashed Sri Lanka 3-0 in the ODI series.
15 Jan 2023
Indian Cricket TeamIND vs SL, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma opts to bat
India are eyeing a clean sweep as they take on Sri Lanka in the third and final match of the ODI series.
12 Jan 2023
Indian Cricket TeamIND vs SL, 2nd ODI: Dasun Shanaka elects to bat
India are up against Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series.
10 Jan 2023
India vs Sri LankaIND vs SL: Dasun Shanaka's century goes in vain
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka played one of his best knocks in a losing cause as India won the 1st ODI at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
10 Jan 2023
Indian Cricket TeamIND vs SL, 1st ODI: Dasun Shanaka elects to field
After clinching the T20I leg 2-1, India are gearing up to take on Sri Lanka in the opener of the three-match ODI series.
08 Jan 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamIND vs SL T20I series: Here are the key takeaways
In their maiden assignment in 2023, India defeated Sri Lanka 2-1 in the T20I series.
05 Jan 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamDasun Shanaka slams the fastest T20I fifty for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka racked up 206/6 in the 2nd T20I against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
05 Jan 2023
Indian Cricket TeamIND vs SL: Visitors compile 206/6; Shanaka, Mendis dazzle
Sri Lanka racked up 206/6 in the 2nd T20I against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
04 Jan 2023
Indian Cricket TeamIND vs SL, 2nd T20I: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
After narrowly clinching the opening game, India are aiming to seal the deal in the second T20I of the three-match series versus Sri Lanka.
01 Jan 2023
Indian Cricket TeamIND vs SL, 1st T20I: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
India are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on January 3.
20 Nov 2022
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka vs Afghanistan ODIs: All you need to know
Afghanistan are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series, starting on Friday (November 25).
16 Oct 2022
ICC T20 World CupICC T20 World Cup, Namibia trounce Sri Lanka: Key stats
Namibia bested Sri Lanka by 55 runs to slam a thunderous start to the 2022 T20 World Cup.
17 Sep 2022
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka name squad for T20 World Cup; Chameera returns
Asia Cup winners, Sri Lanka, on Friday announced the squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup, commencing on October 16.
21 Aug 2022
Asia Cup2022 Asia Cup: Breaking down Sri Lanka's squad
Sri Lanka have named a competent-looking 18-man squad for the 2022 Asia Cup.
11 Jun 2022
David WarnerSri Lanka stun Australia in 3rd T20I: Records broken
The Australian cricket team was left stunned by hosts Sri Lanka in the third T20I on Saturday in Pallekele.
01 Jun 2022
Australian Cricket TeamHasaranga returns as Sri Lanka name T20I squad versus Australia
An 18-man squad has been announced by Sri Lanka for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, starting June 7.
20 May 2022
Australian Cricket TeamSri Lanka name provisional squads for Australia series: Details here
Sri Lanka have named provisional squads for the forthcoming series against Australia at home, starting June 7.
26 Jan 2022
David WarnerDasun Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka in Australia T20I series
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 20-man squad for the five-match T20I series in Australia, starting February 11.
19 Jan 2022
Zimbabwe Cricket TeamZimbabwe beat Sri Lanka in second ODI: Records broken
Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1.
12 Sep 2021
Cricket NewsSri Lanka name squad for ICC T20 World Cup
The Sri Lanka cricket squad has been announced for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
22 Jul 2021
India vs Sri Lanka2nd ODI: Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate against India
The Sri Lanka cricket team has been fined 20 percent of match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in the second ODI in Colombo on Tuesday.
10 Oct 2019
Pakistan Cricket TeamSri Lanka thrash Pakistan 3-0: Here're the key takeaways
The Sri Lankan cricket team thrashed Pakistan 3-0 in T20Is to earn a series sweep in Lahore.
24 Sep 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lankan cricket squad leaves for Pakistan despite security concerns
The Sri Lankan men's cricket squad has left for the tour of Pakistan despite security concerns.