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Gujarat Titans have named Dasun Shanaka as Glenn Phillips’ substitute in IPL 2025.
Dasun Shanaka will are available in IPL 2025. (Image: AFP)
The Gujarat Titans (GT) have announced the return of Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a substitute for Recent Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, who has been ruled out of the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as a result of injury.
Shanaka, who was previously a part of the GT setup in IPL 2023, has rejoined the franchise for Rs 75 lakh. Although his previous stint was a modest one — featuring in only three matches with 26 runs and no opportunities with the ball — the 32-year-old brings invaluable international experience and up to date form right into a side that has had its fair proportion of inconsistency this season.
This will likely be Shanaka’s second stint within the IPL, each with the Gujarat Titans. His previous outing in 2023 saw limited returns and limited game time under Hardik Pandya’s leadership. Nonetheless, Shanaka will likely be hoping for a more distinguished role this time under latest captain Shubman Gill, especially given the necessity for more balance and experience within the Titans’ middle order.
Glenn Phillips, who was picked up by GT for Rs 2 crore in the course of the auction, didn’t get a single outing within the IPL 2025 campaign before being sidelined as a result of injury. Despite his status as a strong striker and a useful bowling option, the Recent Zealander remained benched throughout the season with Sherfane Rutherford preferred within the playing XI. Phillips did, nonetheless, ceaselessly feature as an alternative fielder in the course of the early games.
Shanaka enters the IPL on the back of a solid run in franchise and domestic cricket. He recently played for the Dubai Capitals within the International League T20 (ILT20), helping his side clinch the title. In 10 innings, he scored 164 runs at a mean of 27, while also picking up 4 wickets. His all-round contributions were vital within the Capitals’ campaign and displayed his ability to deliver under pressure in T20 competitions.
Following his ILT20 campaign, Shanaka also took part in Sri Lanka’s domestic red-ball competitions, featuring within the National Super League 4-day tournament for Dambulla and the Major League Tournament for Sinhalese Sports Club.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – IANS)
