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ICC T20 World Cup: Dasun Shanaka admits Sri Lanka hasnt given fans reason to cheer

Dasun Shanaka apologised to fans after Sri Lanka crashed out of the T20 World Cup Super Eights following heavy defeats to New Zealand and England, admitting the team had failed to give supporters anything to celebrate. The skipper blamed inconsistent conditions, injuries, and sub-par fitness standards, while stressing the need for stricter selection criteria and long-term planning. Shanaka also acknowledged a shortage of power-hitters and said his own captaincy future rests with selectors, but vowed the side would aim to finish strongly against Pakistan.

26 Feb 2026 10:26 am