Sri lanka cricket Captain Dasun Shanaka – By Nivran Weerakoon Source : Nivran Weerakoon linkedin captured in the image below is one of the most understated persons who played a pivotal role in scripting a triumph that could potentially restore the old glory of Sri Lanka Cricket. Dasun was never earmarked as a future captain. When he became the captain last year, he was not even a permanent fixture of the team. What amazes me is how cool headed Dasun is and how he fearlessly took on the leadership role in the midst of a number of challenges including a number of match losses prior to the Asia Cup, with the exception of the Australian tour of Sri Lanka where Sri Lanka won. Amazing lessons of key leadership traits for any emerging leader to emulate can be observed from Dasun’s approach on how he gradually built a young team, picking ...