Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has urged government authorities to step in and address what he described as a growing culture of negativity surrounding the national cricket team, warning that it is affecting players' mental well-being and the long-term future of the sport.Sri Lanka Travel Guide

Speaking after Sri Lanka's elimination from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Shanaka acknowledged the team's responsibility for the disappointing campaign but stressed that the persistent criticism from outside the dressing room has created a damaging atmosphere.

He explained that despite maintaining a constructive and united environment within the squad with support from mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton during the tournam...