Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Rajeev Shukla Praises Sonal Dinusha, Sachin Comparison Draws Reactions
Sonal Dinusha is a 25-year-old cricketer from Sri Lanka.
He batted very well against India in a two-Test series.
He scored three centuries and another score of 84.
In the second Test, he made an unbeaten 133 on the final day.
His long innings helped Sri Lanka draw the match after being asked to follow on.
India won the series 1-0, so Sri Lanka avoided a 2-0 loss.
Rajeev Shukla praised Dinusha and said he looked like Sachin Tendulkar.
Some fans agreed that Dinusha is talented, but others said it was too early for such a comparison.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla praised Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha and said he “looks like Tendulkar.”
Dinusha scored 100 and 84 in the first Test, followed by 103 and an unbeaten 133 in the second Test.
His unbeaten 133 after Sri Lanka followed on helped the team reach 429/9 and draw the match.
Dinusha scored 544 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 77.71, according to one report.
Online users praised Dinusha’s potential but questioned whether he should already be compared with Sachin Tendulkar.
- Who
- Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla; teammate Keshara Nuwantha also contributed to Sri Lanka’s recovery.
- What
- Shukla praised Dinusha after his consistent batting helped Sri Lanka draw the second Test against India.
- When
- During the ongoing two-Test series, including the final day of the second Test.
- Where
- The series was played in Galle and Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Dinusha’s centuries, unbeaten 133, patience and ability to bat for long periods made him Sri Lanka’s standout batter in the series.
Supporters of the Comparison
Critics of the Comparison
Dinusha’s potential
Supporters of the Comparison
Supporters point to his centuries, unbeaten 133, patience and strong performances as evidence that he could become a top Test batter.
Critics of the Comparison
Critics acknowledge that Dinusha is talented but say he needs many more years of international performances before being compared with Tendulkar.
Quality of the innings
Supporters of the Comparison
Dinusha’s batting helped Sri Lanka reach 429/9 and secure a draw after following on, denying India a series whitewash.
Critics of the Comparison
Some online commenters argued that he scored heavily with sweep shots and that India’s bowling made his performance appear stronger.
Meaning of Shukla’s remark
Supporters of the Comparison
The comparison was presented as praise for Dinusha’s impressive form and future potential.
Critics of the Comparison
Some users interpreted the remark as an overstatement, with one joking that Shukla meant Arjun Tendulkar instead.
- Player
- Sonal Dinusha
- Series result
- India won the two-Test series 1-0; the second Test was drawn.
- Second-Test innings
- Unbeaten 133 from 264 balls in Sri Lanka’s second innings.
- Series performance
- Scores of 100, 84, 103 and 133 were reported across the two Tests.
- Career figures
- 544 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 77.71, according to one report.
- Shukla’s praise
- Shukla wrote on X that Dinusha was an amazing player who looked like Tendulkar and could become a wonderful Test player.
- Record
- Reports said Dinusha scored 50 or more in all four innings of the two-match series.
