Bhanuka Rajapaksa

IPL 2022: Shikhar Dhawan shines as PBKS hand CSK their sixth loss

Dhawan hit nine fours and two sixes in his 59-ball superlative unbeaten knock to power Punjab to 187 for 4 after being asked to bat.

IPL 2022: Watch — Dhoni's incredible effort to dismiss Rajapaksa evokes memories of famous T20 WC run out against Bangladesh

With his incredible athleticism and lightning quick reflexes, Dhoni ran PBKS Batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa out and showed no signs of slowing down any time soon.

IPL 2022: Dropped from Sri Lanka team, Bhanuka Rajapaksa seeks meeting Virat Kohli to take fitness to next level

The 30-year-old announced his international retirement this January and withdrew it a week later on the insistence of authorities. However, he still missed the plane to India due to the same fitness issues, last month.

IPL 2022: Faf du Plessis' 88 goes in vain as PBKS stun RCB by five wickets in high-scoring contest

The chase was steep but not impossible and Punjab produced a sensational effort to overhaul the target, scoring 208 for 5 with an entire over to spare.

Sri Lanka Cricket issues new guidelines for retiring players to stem exodus

SLC's decision came after Danushka Gunathilaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa announced their retirement.

Sri Lanka opening batter Danushka Gunathilaka retires from Test cricket

Danushka Gunathilaka has decided to retire from Test cricket at the age of 30 to focus on the white-ball formats.

Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa announces retirement from international cricket

"I have very carefully considered my position as a player, husband and am taking this decision looking forward to fatherhood and associated familial obligations," Rajapaksa wrote in his resignation letter.

T20 World Cup 2021: David Warner stars as Australia beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets

Check out photos from Australia's seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup 2021: Target of 172 was not easy one, says Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka

"It was an outstanding innings from Asalanka. It's very important that youngsters step up at this stage, it was really nice to see that," Shanaka said at the post-match presentation.

T20 World Cup 2021: Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh at Sharjah

Chasing an imposing target of 172, the 2014 champions saw Asalanka (80 not out) and Rajapaksa (53) lead them to victory for a fourth successive win after three triumphs in the qualifying round.