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If reports are to be believed, speculations about Sri Lankan captain Shanaka playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have intensified. It is believed that he can join IPL in place of an injured player. Although it has not been officially confirmed yet, but according to sources, Shanaka is in talks with IPL franchises who need replacements for injured players.
Dasun Shanaka withdraws from Pakistan Super League for Indian Premier League – report
New Delhi. Seeing the world's most popular T20 tournament, the Indian Premier League, Pakistan also started a similar T20 league. Even after so many years, foreign players do not have confidence in Pakistan Super League and all of them are withdrawing their names and coming to play in India. According to the information, Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has withdrawn his name from PSL. He has taken this decision because of playing in IPL.
If reports are to be believed, speculations about Sri Lankan captain Shanaka playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have intensified. It is believed that he can join IPL in place of an injured player. Although it has not been officially confirmed yet, but according to sources, Shanaka is in talks with IPL franchises who need replacements for injured players.
Rajasthan Royals is among those teams which are worried about the availability of players. There is news that England all-rounder Sam Curran is not available due to injury. In such a situation, fast bowling all-rounder Shanaka is being seen as his alternative. It is important to note that these news are not confirmed at this time. The discussion about Shanaka joining the Royals is definitely gaining momentum, but technically he is still a part of the PSL team. Fans are eagerly waiting for the official statement from Rajasthan Royals management, because the first match of the season is to be held on March 28.
Long list of players withdrawing from PSL 2026
If Shanaka officially withdraws from PSL, it will be a big blow for Lahore Qalandars. This pace-bowling all-rounder was signed to strengthen his team. Shanaka will also join the growing list of international stars. Who have left IPL or PSL this season due to personal reasons
Blessing Muzarabani: Left PSL and joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Otaniel Bartman: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can include him in the team in place of Nathan Ellis.
It is also difficult for Harry Brook, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Faf du Plessis and Afghanistan's Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, Mohammad Nabi and Fazalhaq Farooqui to play.
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