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‘It’s very hard for us …’: Why Dasun Shanaka wants govt intervention after Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup disaster | Cricket News

Dasun Shanaka of Sri Lanka with his teammates. (Getty Images) Dasun Shanaka has made an unprecedented appeal for government intervention to protect Sri Lanka players from “outside negativity” after their T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment, saying constant criticism was damaging the mental health of cricketers.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

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Dasun Shanaka’s emotional apology after Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup humiliation | Cricket News

Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Shanaka (AP Photo) A heart-broken Dasun Shanaka issued a heartfelt apology to fans after Sri Lanka crashed out of the T20 World Cup, admitting failures, fitness concerns and missed opportunities contributed to another painful exit.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Co-hosts Sri Lanka were eliminated in the Super…

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Dasun Shanaka blasts batters after Super 8 defeat against England in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Dilshan Madushanka of Sri Lanka is bowled by Adil Rashid of England, at Pallekele Cricket Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. (Photo/Getty Images) England began their Super Eight campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a 51-run win over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday….

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T20 World Cup: Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis shine as ruthless Sri Lanka hammer Oman by 105 runs | Cricket News

Blistering half-centuries from Pavan Rathnayake and skipper Dasun Shanaka, along with a composed fifty from Kusal Mendis, powered Sri Lanka to a commanding 105-run victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash on Thursday.Rathnayake (60 off 28 balls) and Shanaka (50 off 20) rediscovered form, while Kusal (61 off 45) played the…

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Dasun Shanaka lauds former India coach’s role in Sri Lanka camp: ‘Good value addition’ | Cricket News

Dasun Shanaka of Sri Lanka throws the ball to Matheesha Pathirana (Getty Images) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has praised batting consultant Vikram Rathour for the impact he has made ahead of the T20 World Cup, crediting him for encouraging a more aggressive mindset that has allowed the batters to express themselves with greater freedom….

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Explained: Super Over drama! Why was Dasun Shanaka given not out even after getting ‘out’? | Cricket News

Super Over drama (Screengrab) In a dramatic Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Sri Lanka that went down to a Super Over on Friday, one moment left fans and even players scratching their heads: Dasun Shanaka being given “not out” despite what seemed like a dismissal. During Sri Lanka’s Super Over after they amassed…

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Asia Cup Super 4s: Dasun Shanaka’s explosive 64 not enough; Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by four wickets | Cricket News

Bangladesh’s captain Litton Das, left, and batting partner Bangladesh’s Saif Hassan run between the wickets (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Bangladesh secured a tense four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Super Fours match, led by impressive fifties from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy. Sri Lanka posted 168 for seven, featuring Dasun Shanaka‘s explosive 64…

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