Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Negombo, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Dasun Shanaka
25/07/2025
Dasun Shanaka became the most consecutive captain of the Sri Lanka T20I team, leading the squad for 45 consecutive matches as of July 25, 2025. This milestone highlights his long-term leadership and stability in the role since taking over from Lasith Malinga in 2021.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name/Full name | Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka |
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| Nickname(s) | Shanaka |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Peter’s College, Catholic school in Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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| College/University | Maris Stella College, Negombo, Sri Lanka |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation at Maris Stella College, Negombo, Sri Lanka |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 32 Years |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Chewanthi Perera |
| Marriage Date | 05/09/2020 |
| Marriage Place | Avanra Garden Hotel in Negombo |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Chewanthi Perera (Fashion Designer) |
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| Children | He has no children. |
| Parents | Names Not Known |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | # 7 (Sri Lanka) | ||||||||
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Sri Lanka (2015–present), Sinhalese Sports Club | ||||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Chris Silverwood | ||||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Medium | ||||||||
| Favourite Shot | 16 sixes in an innings worth 123 from 46 balls in an AIA Premier T20 match against Saracens Sports Club | ||||||||
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Favourites
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| Cricket Ground | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | ||||
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Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dasun_shanaka1/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dasun Shanaka is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. | |
| 2. He led the Sri Lankan T20I team to a 3-0 series victory against Pakistan. | |
| 3. Dasun replaced Lasith Malinga as Sri Lanka's T20I captain. | |
| 4. He made his international debut in July 2015 against Pakistan. | |
| 5. Dasun scored his first ODI half-century against Ireland in June 2016. | |
| 6. Since May 2018, Dasun Shanaka has been contracted by Sri Lanka Cricket. | |
| 7. He enjoys traveling, listening to music, and playing other sports. | |
| 8. Dasun has been penalized for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during a Test match against India in 2017. | |
| 9. He married Chewanthi Perera in September 2020. | |
| 10. Dasun does not have any children. | |
| 11. His favorite cricketers include AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Gayle, Wasim Akram, and Dale Steyn. | |
| 12. Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is his favorite cricket ground. | |
| 13. Some of his preferred travel destinations are Colombo, Sigiriya, London, and Dubai. | |
| 14. Dasun Shanaka owns cars from the BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz collections. |