NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans on Tuesday named Dasun Shanaka as a alternative for injured Kane Williamson for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Williamson was dominated out of the IPL after struggling an harm to his proper leg whereas trying a catch within the match opener in opposition to Chennai Super Kings.
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Shanaka, who has been signed for his base value of Rs 50 lakh, might be taking part in his maiden IPL season.
Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain Shanaka is an explosive middle-order batter who additionally bowls right-arm seam.
Williamson was dominated out of the IPL after struggling an harm to his proper leg whereas trying a catch within the match opener in opposition to Chennai Super Kings.
IPL 2023 SCHEDULE | IPL 2023 POINTS TABLE
Shanaka, who has been signed for his base value of Rs 50 lakh, might be taking part in his maiden IPL season.
Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain Shanaka is an explosive middle-order batter who additionally bowls right-arm seam.
Shanaka was on hearth within the latest T20I sequence in India, smashing 124 runs in three innings at a S/R of 187 whereas averaging 62.00.
He was additionally Sri Lanka’s main run-scorer within the subsequent ODI sequence, scoring 121 runs in three innings.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com