Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has landed in bother as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has launched an investigation into allegations that he faked a concussion to skip a home match to play within the current Worldwide League T20 2025 (ILT20 2025) for Dubai Capitals.
The previous Sri Lanka captain was taking part in in a three-day match for Sinhalese Sports activities Membership (SSC) within the Main League Event however left the sport on the second day, citing a concussion. However simply hours later, Shanaka made 34 off 12 balls for Dubai Capitals in an ILT20 2025 fixture.
Dasun Shanaka faces investigation for faking damage
In accordance with a report in ESPNCricinfo, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) CEO Ashley de Silva confirmed that Sinhalese Sports activities Membership (SSC) can also be conducting its personal inquiry aside from the Sri Lankan board.
The cost sheet of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) revealed that first-class match referee Wendell Labrooy was led to imagine that Shanaka had suffered a concussion within the recreation in opposition to Moors Sports activities Membership and he needed to approve the substitute.
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Shanaka wins the ILT20 title after skipping the membership match
Notably, Dasun Shanaka had bowled 21 overs throughout the primary two days of the match for Sinhalese Sports activities Membership (SSC) and was unbeaten on 39 on the finish of Day 2. On the third day, the Sri Lankan all-rounder went on to attain a blistering 123 off 87 balls earlier than leaving the sphere.
Dasun Shanaka was not out there for Sinhalese Sports activities Membership (SSC) when the Moor Sports activities Membership was batting, however just some hours later, he was taking part in for the Dubai Capitals within the UAE’s T20 league.
Notably, the all-rounder continued to characteristic within the ILT20 2025, the place he performed three extra matches and helped Dubai Capitals to win the maiden title. He even performed an important function within the closing, scoring 21 off simply 10 balls in a chase of 190 in opposition to the Desert Vipers.
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SLC and the membership knew I needed to go away: Dasun Shanaka
In the meantime, Dasun Shanaka later defined that SLC CEO Ashley de Silva and others knew about his plans to play within the ILT20 2025. The previous Sri Lankan all-rounder additionally revealed that he went to see a health care provider to get medical clearance after he was hit on his neck within the match earlier than touring to the UAE.
Shanaka was quoted as saying by Hindustan Occasions, “SLC and the membership knew I needed to go away. I solely got here again as a result of there was a request from the SSC to play this first-class match. However my different workforce needed me again, as I might helped win two video games for them earlier within the match.”
Notably, Shanaka final performed for Sri Lanka in opposition to India in July 2024 within the white-ball collection at house and has not been chosen for any format since then. He has performed six Check matches, 71 One-Day Internationals, and 102 T20 Internationals for Sri Lanka up to now.
