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Limansa — a star in the making from the Dilshan lineage

June 30, 2026 admin

The surname Tillakaratne carries considerable weight in Sri Lankan cricket. It evokes memories of Hashan Tillakaratne’s dependability, Tillakaratne Dilshan’s innovation, World Cup triumphs, and decades of service to the national side. Now, another Tillakaratne is trying to earn that name on merit. Seventeen-year-old Limansa Tillakaratne, Dilshan’s daughter, is touring India with Sri Lanka’s Under-19 women’s side for three T20s and three One-Day fixtures, in preparation for the U-19 Women’s…

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The ‘Dil’scoop on the Sri Lankan’s second innings as mentor, coach and father

June 25, 2026 admin

Dilshan is serving as mentor of TG20 franchise Khammam Aces. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Only a few have left a mark on cricket quite like Tillakaratne Dilshan. A decade on from his international retirement, the former Sri Lanka all-rounder is donning a different hat. The 49-year-old is in Hyderabad as mentor of TG20 franchise…

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Nissanka surpasses Dilshan to become SL’s third-highest run-getter in T20Is

September 3, 2025 admin

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka in action during the first T20 against Zimbabwe on September 3, 2025. Picture: X/@OfficialSLC Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka overtook legendary batter Tillakaratne Dilshan to become the third-highest run-getter for his team on Wednesday. Nissanka made this upward movement in the charts during the first T20I against Zimbabwe. During the match,…

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