Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced that former captain Dasun Shanaka has been fined USD 10,000 for violating the terms of his player contract. This announcement was made on February 20, 2025.

During a recent Inter-Club League match held in Colombo, Dasun sustained an injury and was advised to rest by the medical team. However, despite the recommendation, he participated in an International League T20 match held in the United Arab Emirates later that evening.

SLC has stated that this action breached several clauses related to player professionalism outlined in his contract. Following a special investigation, Dasun admitted his mistake and regretted the incident. He also clarified that his actions were not done with malicious intent, as noted in the SLC statement.