Dasun Shanaka

Based on the provided articles, Dasun Shanaka is likely a member, possibly the captain, of the Sri Lankan cricket team. He is newsworthy because Sri Lanka, as a co-host of the T20 World Cup, has been eliminated from the Super Eight stage. Recent events highlight Sri Lanka's poor performance in the tournament, including a crushing defeat by New Zealand and another loss to England. These defeats have resulted in their elimination from contention. Sri Lanka's performance is significant as they were co-hosting the tournament, and their early exit is a disappointment. The articles focus on Sri Lanka's losses rather than Shanaka's individual performance, but his association with the team makes him relevant to the news.