Former PCB Chief Hails Dasun Shanaka as 'Modern Mandela' for Calmness in Wide-Ball Dispute

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Ex-PCB Chief Hails Dasun Shanaka as 'Modern-Day Mandela' for Sportsmanship

Dasun Shanaka struck an unbeaten 76 but couldn't avoid the defeat. (PTI Photo)

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News18•03-03-2026, 11:35

Ex-PCB Chief Hails Dasun Shanaka as 'Modern-Day Mandela' for Sportsmanship

•Dasun Shanaka nearly led Sri Lanka to a stunning win against Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 match.
•Shanaka scored a blistering fifty, hitting a four and three consecutive sixes in the final over against Shaheen Afridi.
•With six needed off two balls, Shanaka missed a wide-angled delivery, which the umpire deemed legal due to his movement.
•Despite the controversial decision and narrow five-run loss, Shanaka showed no dissent, shaking hands with Afridi.
•Former PCB Chief Ramiz Raja praised Shanaka's restraint and sportsmanship, calling him a 'modern-day Mandela'.

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