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Why was Shanaka not given run out in the Super Over drama?

There was chaos after Shanaka was initially given out caught behind, then found short of his crease, but given not out for both

27-Sep-2025•Shashank Kishore

Mahedi four-for, Tanzid fifty give Bangladesh first series win against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka never had enough as Bangladesh chased 133 in just 16.3 overs

16-Jul-2025•Mohammad Isam

Bangladesh look to turn tour around; Sri Lanka eye T20I resurgence

Both teams have not been in great form in the format in recent times

09-Jul-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Shanaka, Karunaratne, Wellalage back in SL squad for T20Is against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka also pick uncapped quick Eshan Malinga, who bagged 13 wickets for SRH in IPL 2025

07-Jul-2025•Madushka Balasuriya

GT pick Shanaka as replacement for injured Phillips

Shanaka has played for Gujarat Titans before, when they finished runners-up in the 2023 edition

17-Apr-2025•ESPNcricinfo staff

Shanaka in trouble with SLC after two matches in two countries in one day

He had played two days for SSC in the Major League Tournament, before allegedly absconding on day three to turn up for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 on February 2

11-Feb-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Bhanuka Rajapaksa back in Sri Lanka's T20I squad to face West Indies

Dasun Shanaka and Dilshan Madushanka were left out, while Dushmantha Chameera missed out due to injury

10-Oct-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pathirana returns to Colombo Strikers with LPL record US$120,000 price tag

Kusal Perera was the most high-profile local player to not attract a bid

21-May-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka survive Jaker Ali scare to seal thriller and go 1-0 up

The seeds for Sri Lanka's victory were sown by their batters, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka

04-Mar-2024•Mohammad Isam

Sri Lanka drop Shanaka for ODIs against Afghanistan

Nuwanidu Fernando and Jeffrey Vandersay have also been left out

08-Feb-2024•Madushka Balasuriya

Angelo Mathews stars in thriller as Sri Lanka go 1-0 up

Raza's all-round efforts in vain as Mathews and Shanaka helped SL chase a modest target

14-Jan-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mendis replaces Shanaka as Sri Lanka's ODI captain; Hasaranga to lead in T20Is

With Karunaratne leading the Test side, this is the first time Sri Lanka have three different captains

30-Dec-2023•Madushka Balasuriya

Tigers book playoff spot; Abu Dhabi sign off with win to deny Bulls

A round-up of the Abu Dhabi T10 matches on December 7, 2023

07-Dec-2023•ESPNcricinfo staff

ODI World Cup digest: India hand out a drubbing in front of 100,000 plus; two teams lose captains

Pakistan suffered a major collapse in Ahmedabad while Kane Williamson and Dasun Shanaka have both been sidelined

14-Oct-2023•ESPNcricinfo staff

Chamika Karunaratne replaces injured Dasun Shanaka in Sri Lanka squad

Vice-captain Kusal Mendis will take the reins in Shanaka's absence

14-Oct-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Injured Chameera and Hasaranga miss out, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka at the World Cup

At least three of the bowlers included - Theekshana, Madushanka and Kumara - are returning from injuries

26-Sep-2023•Madushka Balasuriya

Fortune Barishal sign Mushfiqur as most high-profile pick in BPL draft

Comilla Victorians picked Imrul Kayes and Rahkeem Cornwall to add to their star-studded retentions

25-Sep-2023•Mohammad Isam

Dasun Shanaka cherishes 'amazing' fans as Sri Lanka seek back-to-back Asia Cup titles

"I don't compare my batting when I go to lead the team", captain unfazed by his lack of form with the bat

16-Sep-2023•S Sudarshanan

Sadeera 93 trumps Hridoy's 82 as Sri Lanka start Super Four with close win

Three wickets apiece for Dasun Shanaka, Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana sealed 21-run victory

09-Sep-2023•Madushka Balasuriya

Coach Silverwood wants Shanaka, Dhananjaya 'to provide firepower' as finishers

"It's not just a case of going out there and slogging. It's about doing it their way, and hitting their strong shots"

08-Sep-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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