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RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Kusal Mendis bounced back from two subpar performances to hit an unbeaten half-century, and Sri Lanka denied Pakistan a clean sweep in their T20 series with an eight-wicket win on Tuesday.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / September 4

Dasun Shanaka’s record-breaking ton powers St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to big win over St Lucia Kings in CPL 2026

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots produced a dominant performance to keep their playoff hopes alive in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026, securing a massive win over St Lucia Kings.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 4

Dasun Shanaka smashes fastest century in Caribbean Premier League history

Dasun Shanaka scored the fastest century in Caribbean Premier League history on September 3, 2026, reaching three figures off just 39 deliveries for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots against St Lucia Kings.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 3

Sri Lanka recall Dasun Shanaka for England tour, Asalanka earns T20I recall

Sri Lanka have announced their white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of England, with Dasun Shanaka making a return to the ODI setup and uncapped spinner Sachindu Colombage earning his maiden call-up.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / September 2

Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka return as Sri Lanka name ODI and T20I squads for England tour

Sri Lanka have named their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of England, with former captain Dasun Shanaka returning to the 50-over setup and Charith Asalanka earning a recall for the T20I series.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / August 19

Watch: Dasun Shanaka run out after collision with Kevin Wickham as Jamaica Kingsmen beat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in CPL 2026

Jamaica Kingsmen produced a dominant performance with both bat and ball to defeat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by 51 runs in the 10th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at Sabina Park in Kingston.

Cricket News / Mr Cricket UAE / August 8

LPL 2026: Galle Gallants beat Jaffna Kings to clinch maiden Lanka Premier League title

Galle Gallants were crowned champions of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) for the first time in their history after beating defending champions Jaffna Kings by five wickets in the LPL 2026 final on Saturday, August 8 at R.

Cricket News / CricTracker / July 6

Dasun Shanaka takes double hat-trick in MLC 2026 to join Lasith Malinga on elite T20 list

Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka produced a memorable display in MLC 2026, taking four wickets in four consecutive balls to seal a nine-run win for the Seattle Orcas over the Texas Super Kings on Monday, July 6, and join compatriot Lasith Malinga in an elite T20 club.

Cricket News / CricketGully / July 6

Watch: W, W, W, W - Dasun Shanaka Scripts MLC History! Takes Double Hat-Trick in Final Over to Stun Texas Super Kings

In one of the most sensational ends to a Major League Cricket match Dasun Shanaka led the Seattle Orcas to a win over Texas Super Kings in a nail-biting encounter at MLC 2026.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / June 29

Dasun Shanaka stars with a blistering innings as Seattle Orcas crush Los Angeles Knight Riders in MLC 2026

The 14th match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 witnessed a thrilling Western Derby as the Seattle Orcas locked horns with the Los Angeles Knight Riders at the Oakland Coliseum on June 28, 2026.

Cricket News / CricketGully / June 14

Sri Lanka Bounce Back in Style to Beat West Indies and Level Series

Sri Lanka made a strong comeback after their first T20I loss, delivering a fantastic all-round performance that leveled the series in Kingston. Kamil Mishara shone with an unbeaten 61 at the top of the order, while Dasun Shanaka unleashed a powerful middle-order display, scoring 58 off just 24 balls.

Cricket News / Mr Cricket UAE / June 14

Dasun Shanaka, spinners script heroic comeback to help Sri Lanka level series against Windies

Sri Lanka produced a stunning comeback to defeat the West Indies by 37 runs in the second T20I, levelling the three‑match series 1‑1 and setting up a decider on June 15.

Cricket News / CricTracker / June 5

IPL 2026: 3 players RR underutilised this season

Rajasthan Royals (RR) entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with a youthful and promising squad. Despite having one of the youngest teams in the competition, they produced an impressive campaign, finishing fourth in the league stage.

Cricket News / CricTracker / May 29

Sanjay Bangar suggests one overseas change in RR playing XI in Qualifier 2

Sanjay Bangar urged the Rajasthan Royals (RR) management to bring the out-of-form Shimron Hetmyer back into the playing XI for the Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday, May 29.

Cricket News / CricketGully / May 25

New capatin for Sri Lanka as board announces squads for white ball series against West Indies along with Tests

Sri Lanka have named their squads for the upcoming all-format tour of the West Indies, confirming leadership changes in the white-ball setup. Wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis will captain both the ODI and T20I sides, while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has been appointed vice-captain in the two formats.

Cricket News / CricTracker / April 20

Dasun Shanaka handed one-year ban from PSL after joining Rajasthan Royals for IPL

Dasun Shanaka has been banned from participation in the Pakistan Super League for one year after rescinding a deal to sign for an IPL team. The Sri-Lankan all-rounder was signed by the Lahore Qalandars franchise, who had signed him for PKR 75 lakh for the 2026 season.

Cricket News / Outlook India / March 23

Dasun Shanaka To Blessing Muzarabani: Players Who Abandoned PSL For IPL

Dasun Shanaka is the recent players who withdrew from PSL to play in the IPL Earlier Blessing Muzarabani terminated his PSL contract to play in the IPL

Cricket News / Outlook India / March 22

IPL 2026: Dasun Shanaka To Join Rajasthan Royals As Sam Curran's Replacement - Report

Dasun Shanaka to replace injured Sam Curran in Rajasthan Royals squad Another blow to Pakistan Super League, which Shanaka was slated to play in PSL franchise

Cricket News / CricketGully / March 1

T20 World Cup 2026: Dasun Shanaka Sets New World Record, Leaves Rohit Behind

Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Dasun Shanaka scored his best innings during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against the Pakistani Cricket Team. The

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / February 28

Shanaka gives Pakistan a scare but New Zealand qualify regardless

Having posted 212 in the 50th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan had to keep the Sri Lankans to 147 or lower to progress to the semi-finals. Skipper Dasun Shanaka, hammering an unbeaten 31-ball 76, nearly pulled the rabbit out of the hat before Pakistan snuck through by five runs.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 27

Dasun Shanaka Likely to Be Removed as Sri Lanka Captain After T20 World Cup 2026 Exit

Sri Lanka Cricket is set to strip the national team of its captain, Dasun Shanaka, and the selectors of the national team after the country’s early exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup, which is being co-hosted by Sri Lanka, at the Super Eights stage.

Cricket News / Outlook India / February 26

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Dasun Shanaka Points To External Pressure On Players Behind Sri Lanka Exit

Dasun Shanaka blamed outside criticism for Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup exit Fitness issues and poor results led to Super 8 elimination Shanaka urged government

Cricket News / NAI Sports / February 26

Shanaka urges govt to end negativity against players

Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka has pointed the finger at a "toxic outside environment" for his side’s exit from the T20 World Cup, making the bizarre suggestion that the government should step in to shield players from public criticism.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 12

OMAN vs SL 2026 t20 World Cup: Dasun Shanaka creates record, scored the fastest T20 half century for Sri Lanka

On February 12, at the Pallekele Stadium, Dasun Shanaka created a record of being the fastest half centurion for Sri Lanka in the T20 Internationals. Sri Lanka, the co-host of the 2026 T20 World Cup, is hosting Oman for their second match after Ireland in the tournament.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 19

Dasun Shanaka Appointed As Sri Lanka’s T20 Captain Ahead Of 2026 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket has made a significant leadership change just weeks before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, naming Dasun Shanaka as the captain of the national T20 side and removing Charith Asalanka from the captaincy role.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 21, 2025

Asia Cup 2025: 'There was a difference of two boundaries' - Dasun Shanaka rues missed chances after Bangladesh defeat

Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanuka feels Sri Lanka were "10-15 runs short" against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, September 20.