Rajasthan Royals will start their 2026 season against Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Mar 30.

IPL 2026: Dasun Shanaka snubs PSL to replace injured Sam Curran at Rajasthan Royals

Sam Curran, who was part of a pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RR in which CSK acquired Sanju Samson and RR also got Ravindra Jadeja, has a groin issue, which has ruled him out of the tournament.

IPL 2026: Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka to replace injured Sam Curran at Rajasthan Royals - Report

From Dasun Shanaka to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five captains with the most sixes in T20 World Cups. Despite Sri Lanka’s exit from the T20 World Cup on Saturday, Shanaka wrote his name in the record books, where the list also consists of names like Chris Gayle, Jos Buttler and MS Dhoni.

From Dasun Shanaka to Rohit Sharma, 5 Captains with most sixes in T20 World Cups

Playing at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Pakistan, needed a final over win to take home the two points. However, despite their narrow win, it was not enough for them to book a place in the semis with net run rate seeing the Kiwis through. 

T20 World Cup: Pakistan win battle, but lose war to New Zealand as Men in Green miss out on semis despite SL win

Sri Lanka, after winning the T20 World Cup title in 2014, has not been able to reach even one semi-final. Skipper Shanaka also apologised to the fans for not fulfilling the expectations.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Fitness, bowling pitches and negativity': Skipper Shanaka laid bare reasons for Sri Lanka's exit

Sri Lanka leads Group B with four points from two contested matches, winning both. They next face Australia on Monday in Pallekele. 

Dasun Shanaka’s fastest T20I fifty sees Sri Lanka crush Oman by 105 runs in T20 World Cup

On the fourth ball of the Super Over, Sri Lanka batter Dasun Shanaka flicked a ball going down the leg, which was caught by Sanju Samson. Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh appealed for a caught-behind while Shanaka (at striker’s end) and Kamindu Mendis (non-striker’s end) ran to get a run.

Explained: Why Dasun Shanaka was given not out as controversy unfolds in final Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash

Sports, Cricket: Shanaka has played only one IPL season, during which he appeared in three matches for GT, scoring only 26 runs and not getting an opportunity to bowl.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans rope in SL all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for injured Glenn Phillips

Sports, Cricket: Shanaka left Sinhalese Sports Club's three-day match against Moors Sports Club in the Major League Tournament after playing the first two days

Two matches in 2 countries in one day? Dasun Shanaka in trouble as SLC starts 'fake concussion'  probe

Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga replace Dasun Shanaka as Sri Lanka's ODI & T20I skipper

ODI World Cup: Injury-hit Sri Lanka call in Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera as cover

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka ruled out of World Cup. Know why

ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka hits five consecutive boundaries to reach fifty vs SA - WATCH

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka will be without star bowler against South Africa, confirms head coach Silverwood

Injury-hit Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka name 15-man squad for Asia Cup

Gujarat Titans have signed Sri Lankan limited overs skipper Dasun Shanaka to replace the injured Kane Williamson in IPL 2023. Williamson suffered a knee injury on the opening night against Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2023: Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka replaces Kane Williamson in Gujarat Titans

WATCH: Rohit Sharma forces Shami to withdraw appeal after running out Sri Lankan batter

Ind vs SL 1st ODI: Men in Blue shine despite Shanaka's heroics

IND vs SL 2023, 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka narrowly escape Axar Patel's late blitz to level series in Pune

Sri Lanka tour of India 2023: From schedule to live telecast - Everything you need to know

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Live Cricket Streaming-OTT & Broadcast TV Channel: When and where to watch

T20 WC: Hasaranga, De Silva help Sri Lanka oust Afghanistan to remain alive in race for semi-finals

T20 WC, AUS vs SL Live streaming: When and where to watch Australia vs Sri Lanka face-off in India?

T20 World Cup: Asian champions Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 16 runs to enter Super 12 round

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