IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans name Dasun Shanaka as Kane Williamson’s replacement

Xtra Time Web Desk: Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have named Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for Kane Williamson for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Williamson suffered an on-field injury to his right leg while attempting a catch at the boundary in the tournament opener against Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 31^st March 2023.

Shanaka, Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain is an explosive middle-order batter who also bowls right-arm seam. Shanaka was on fire in the recent T20I series in India, smashing 124 runs in three innings at a S/R of 187 while averaging 62.00. He was also Sri Lanka’s leading run-scorer in the subsequent ODI series, scoring 121 runs in three innings.

Signed for his base price of INR 50 lakh, this will be Shanaka’s maiden season in TATA IPL.

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By: XtraTime
Title: IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans name Dasun Shanaka as Kane Williamson’s replacement
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Published Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:47:06 +0000

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