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Dubai Capitals appoint Dasun Shanaka as captain for ILT20 Season 4, aiming to defend their title with a powerful squad. Season starts December in UAE, opening against Desert Vipers.
Dasun Shanaka to Lead Dubai Capitals
Defending champions Dubai Capitals have appointed Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as captain for Season 4 of the International League T20, with the franchise backing his international leadership credentials.
A prolific T20 all-rounder and former Sri Lankan captain, Shanaka has scored 1,659 runs and brought 41 wickets across 117 T20 matches. He was a part of the Capitals’ core group that clinched the Season 3 title, and now steps into the captaincy role because the defending champions look to retain their crown within the 2025–26 campaign.
The Capitals have retained a powerful mixture of international and domestic talent and can enter Season 4 with renewed ambition under Shanaka’s leadership.
About his appointment, Dasun Shanaka said, “It’s an enormous honour to steer Dubai Capitals. This franchise has shown tremendous belief in me, and I’m excited to tackle the responsibility. We have now a balanced, hungry squad, and I’m confident we are able to play fearless cricket and make our fans proud this season.”
Head coach Hemang Badani added, “Dasun brings calmness, intent and a terrific understanding of the sport. He leads by example, and the boys rally around him. With the squad we’ve built and the mindset we stock, we’re looking forward to a powerful ILT20 campaign.”
Season 4 of the ILT20 begins in December within the UAE, with the Dubai Capitals facing the Desert Vipers on Tuesday, December 2.
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November 26, 2025, 22:14 IST
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