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'Anth mein sahi call liya'- Fans react as Dasun Shanaka will remain as captain for ODI World Cup 2023

Dasun Shanaka led Sri Lanka to an Asia Cup triumph in 2022 when it was played in the T20 format ahead of the T20 World Cup.

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After Sri Lanka crumbled to 50 against India in the final of Asia Cup 2023, there were a lot of murmurs and rumours that skipper Dasun Shanaka would step down from Sri Lankan captaincy and Kusal Mendis would take his place. But in the end, it was all put to bed as Shanaka is set to lead the Lankan Lions in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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Mohammed Siraj was on fire against the Sri Lankan batting as he picked up 6-21 in his spell of seven overs. The batting card from Sri Lanka was not great as five batters were dismissed for ducks. It was a very comprehensive bowling performance from India. Hardik Pandya picked up three scalps and Jasprit Bumrah took one. In the run chase, the opening duo of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill finished it off in 6.1 overs.

There have been many positive takeaways in Asia Cup 2023 - Dasun Shanaka

After the Asia Cup final, Shanaka accepted the defeat gracefully and had a message for the Sri Lanka fans who had come in huge numbers to see their team play the final of the continental tournament. Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup 2022 in a great final against Pakistan when it was played in the T20 format.

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"I would like to thank the fans who came in numbers, really sorry that we disappointed you. We as cricketers really love you. And congratulations to the Indian team for the brand of cricket they're playing," Shanaka said at the post-match presentation. Shanaka had an underwhelming time with the bat in Asia Cup 2023

"A positive takeaway is how Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis batted in the middle period in spinning conditions, as well as the way Charith Asalanka batted and he's handling that pressure well. In Indian conditions, these three will perform well and score heavily. Also, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana and the two other fast bowlers as well in Kasun Rajitha and Pramod Madushan, think they will do well in the coming World Cup.  the Sri Lankan skipper said.

Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:

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