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Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has blamed external negativity, bowler-friendly pitches, and fitness issues as key factors behind the team’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has blamed external negativity, bowler-friendly pitches, and fitness issues as key factors behind the team’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Feb 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka became the first team to be eliminated from semi-final contention after suffering a 61-run defeat in front of a packed R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo yesterday (25). Speaking after the loss, Shanaka said persistent public criticism…

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