Intentar ORO - Gratis
Shanaka: Constant abuse breaking us
Bangkok Post
|February 27, 2026
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said the relentless criticism aimed at his players has been damaging to their mental health and undermined their efforts at the Twenty20 World Cup, where they were eliminated from the group stage on Wednesday.
-
The tournament co-hosts drew heavy flak from fans and pundits for their shaky buildup to the World Cup, which included losing five of six limited-overs matches to England.
The 2014 champions suffered a second successive Super Eights defeat on Wednesday, with New Zealand scoring a comprehensive victory to knock them out of the tournament.
Shanaka apologised to fans after their “embarrassing” performance but also felt an atmosphere of negativity had reached an extent where the authorities must intervene.
Esta historia es de la edición February 27, 2026 de Bangkok Post.
Suscríbete a Magzter GOLD para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9000 revistas y periódicos.
¿Ya eres suscriptor? Iniciar sesión
MÁS HISTORIAS DE Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
City bus-train collision kills 8
BUS TRAPPED ON CROSSING BURSTS INTO FLAMES
2 mins
May 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
EC defends case against 6 ‘decoders’
Complaints filed against individuals who took photos of barcodes and QR codes on ballots used in the Feb 8 general election were justified as they help safeguard the electoral process, the Election Commission (EC) says.
1 min
May 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire
MOVE COMES DESPITE NEW STRIKES
3 mins
May 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Maldives halts boat operator after Italian divers' deaths
The Maldives suspended the operating licence of a luxury vessel yesterday after five of its Italian passengers perished in the deadliest diving disaster in the Indian Ocean tourist destination.
1 min
May 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Bit of a circus on Downing Street
A familiar sight for many years in England during a time of crisis is a horde of journalists gathered opposite No 10 Downing Street.
3 mins
May 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
PM Anutin warns against empty graft claims
Those making allegations of wrongdoing against others must also be prepared to face legal action in return, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
1 min
May 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Riverside locals need a say
On the surface, residents of Bang Phlat who attended a recent hearing on a riverside development project in their neighbourhood were presented with an appealing vision of green spaces, conservation, development and cultural tourism.
2 mins
May 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Land Bridge worries start to build
One contentious issue has been the proposed lease period for private investors. Initial proposals for 99-year concessions drew criticism, prompting the government to revise the framework to an initial 50-year term with a possible 49-year extension.
2 mins
May 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Chadchart exit may trigger vote
ELECTION MUST BE WITHIN 60 DAYS: EC
1 mins
May 17, 2026
Bangkok Post
Iraqi accused of helping plan attacks in US, Europe
An Iraqi national accused of involvement in multiple attacks against US interests in Europe has been arrested and brought to the US to face six terrorism-related counts, the US Justice Department said on Friday.
1 mins
May 17, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size