Sri Lankan all-rounder, Dasun Shanaka, just lately left a First-Class recreation being carried out in Colombo with the intention to function for Dubai Capitals within the just lately concluded DP World ILT20 on the identical day (February 2). Sri Lanka Cricket are reported to conduct a full-fledged inquiry on the identical.
The chargesheet levelled on Shanaka consists of that the match referee of the red-ball recreation, Wendell Labrooy, had been deceived into believing that Shanaka suffered a concussion in a bid to be authorized of a substitution.
“SSC [Shanaka’s first-class club] would in all probability be conducting their very own inquiry as properly,” mentioned Ashley de Silva, CEO of SLC, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
Nevertheless, the previous skipper mentioned that De Silva and the others had actually been knowledgeable that he would depart from the home recreation on a untimely foundation. As per Shanaka, he visited a physician at a close-by hospital after having left the bottom on the third day’s morning after being dismissed. This session was to examine on a blow he copped to his neck on the identical morning.
“SLC and the membership knew I needed to depart. I solely got here again as a result of there was a request from the SSC (Sinhalese Sports activities Membership) to play this First-Class match. However my different crew needed me again, as I would helped win two video games for them earlier within the event,” Shanaka added.
Shanaka was representing SSC of their recreation towards Moors Sports activities Membership within the Main League Event. He bowled a complete of 21 overs and took a wicket. Talking of his batting efficiency, he scored a strong 123 off 87. After SSC had been all-out, Shanaka performed no additional half within the recreation. Notably, he was amongst three Lankan gamers to be known as again by the SSC from the DP World ILT20 for this match.
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A number of hours later, on February 2, he donned the Capitals’ jersey in Dubai. He struck a 12-ball 34-run blitz to assist his facet publish 217/4 on the board after 20 overs towards Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Notably, Dubai Capitals went on to win the event on February 9.
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