Delhi: The Gujarat Titans (GT) has planned to signed Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka in place of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 instead of injured batsman Glenn Philips. Philips suffered a hamstring injury, after which he returned to New Zealand on 12 April and was out of the IPL. He was injured in the match played against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 6 April. Philips did not play any match for the Gujarat Titans this season.
Dasun Shanaka’s return
Dasun ShanakaWho recently played with Dubai Capitals in the International League T20, now ready to join the Gujarat Titans. Shanaka has recently played domestic cricket for Dambula and Sinhiliz Sports Club in Sri Lanka.
Shanaka with Gujarat Titans
Shanaka played three matches for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023. In these matches, he scored 26 runs in batting, but was not landed for bowling. In that season, Gujarat was successful under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya and reached the final of IPL 2023.
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Current status of titans
Gujarat Titans is doing well in IPL 2025 so far. He is second in the points table by winning four of the six matches. The team has submitted eight points and their next match will be held on April 19 against Delhi Capitals at Narendra Modi Stadium.
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