IPL 2023: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka joins Gujarat Titans as substitute for Kane Williamson

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has joined Gujarat Titans as an alternative choice to injured New Zealand star Kane Williamson.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 4, 2023 21:00 IST

IPL 2023: Dasun Shanaka joins Gujarat Titans as substitute for Williamson (PTI)

By India Today Sports Desk: Gujarat Titans (GT) have signed Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka as an alternative choice to Kane Williamson for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Williamson suffered an on-field hurt to his correct leg whereas attempting a catch on the boundary throughout the match opener in direction of Chennai Super Kings on the Narendra Modi Stadium on thirty first March 2023.

Shanaka has been a standout performer in T20 cricket in newest months. The Sri Lankan captain has made a status for himself throughout the middle order with game-changing knocks. Shanaka moreover has a great deal of captaincy experience. Last 12 months throughout the UAE, he led Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup title. If the Kolkata Knight Riders sign him instead, they might purchase a model new chief.

Shanaka, Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain, is an explosive middle-order batter who moreover bowls right-arm seam. Shanaka was on fireplace throughout the newest T20I assortment in India, smashing 124 runs in three innings at a S/R of 187 whereas averaging 62.00. He was moreover Sri Lanka’s fundamental run-scorer throughout the subsequent ODI assortment, scoring 121 runs in three innings.

Signed for his base price of INR 50 lakh, it will possible be Shanaka’s maiden season throughout the IPL.

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Apr 4, 2023