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Cricket World Cup 2023: Kusal Mendis Reacts After His 'Why Would I Congratulate Virat Kohli' Comment Goes Viral

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis has apologised for his recent comment during the Cricket World Cup 2023. During a press conference, the player was asked by a journalist if he would like to congratulate India batter Virat Kohli for scoring a record-equalling 49th ODI century. To this, Mendis replied, "Why I would congratulate him?" with a smile. The reaction of the Sri Lanka player didn't go down well and he was subjected to criticism for it. However, now, Mendis has cleared the air on his reaction.

"Have Gaps In Skills To Fill": Sri Lanka Assistant Coach Ahead Of World Cup 2023 Match vs New Zealand

Having made an early exit from the World Cup, Sri Lanka's assistant coach Naveed Nawaz admitted on Wednesday that the team has a lot of gaps to fill before emerging as a serious contender in global tournaments. Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in their final league match in Bengaluru on Thursday, and Nawaz said they were looking for improvement in all areas of the game. “We had to qualify for this World Cup. We were not in the top eight teams. We have gaps in skills to fill, and it's a massive subject,” said Nawaz during his pre-match press meet.

"Need To Respect People Who...": Angelo Mathews' Sharp Response To Reporter On 'Behaviour Question'

The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh rivalry elevated to a new level altogether after all-rounder Angelo Mathews was dismissed 'timed out' following an appeal from Shakib Al Hasan. While Shakib wasn't interested in withdrawing the appeal, the saga didn't end their. The two teams' players didn't even shake hands with each other after the game. When Mathews was asked about the incident by a reporter in the post-match press conference, the all-rounder, he gave a blunt response, saying that they would respect people who would respect them.

Bangladesh Beat Sri Lanka At Cricket World Cup After Angelo Mathews 'Timed Out' Row

Sri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews became the first player to be given "timed out" in the 146-year history of international cricket on Monday in a fiery World Cup clash won by Bangladesh. Chasing 280 for victory, Bangladesh rode on a 169-run stand between Najmul Hasan Shanto (90) and skipper Shakib Al Hasan (82) to reach their target with three wickets and 53 balls to spare. The result sealed Sri Lanka's exit from the semi-final race but Mathews' dismissal overshadowed the result after he was adjudged "timed out" for taking longer than the regulation two minutes to take strike when he arrived at the crease to bat.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Updates, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pathum Nissanka Departs For 41, Sri Lanka 3 Down vs Bangladesh

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023, Live Updates:Tanzim Hasan Sakib has provided Bangladesh with their third wicket as he dismissed Pathum Nissanka for 41. Currently, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka are standing unbeaten at the crease for Sri Lanka. Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and opted to field against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Monday. Amid the severe air pollution in Delhi, both the team had cancelled their practice sessions. Bangladesh are already out of reckoning, while Sri Lanka's semifinal hopes are hanging by a thread, depending more on mathematics and luck than performance. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh World Cup Match Goes Ahead Despite Pollution. ICC Issues Statement

The Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka has been in jeopardy due to severe air pollution in Delhi. A thick layer of toxic haze had enveloped the national capital for a few days, forcing the two teams to cancel their training sesions at least once as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the severe category. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had waited till the matchday to confirm whether the contest will go ahead. The global cricketing body, ahead of the match, decided to let the game happen as scheduled.

'Why Would I Congratulate Him?': Sri Lanka Star Stumped By Question On Virat Kohli's 49th ODI Ton

Virat Kohli reached a special milestone at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. This was one that was eagerly awaited by every Virat Kohli fan, one that saw Virat Kohli equalling Sachin Tendulkar's world record feat of 49 ODI tons. Virat Kohli reached the mark in 277 innings. With the ton, Virat Kohli has whetted the appetite of his fans for a 50th ODI ton. The Indian cricket team would be hoping that the feat comes in the ODI World Cup.

Sri Lanka's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2023: Will Sri Lanka Make Any Changes?

The 1996 World Cup champions Sri Lanka are on the brink of exiting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and in pursuit of keeping their chances faintly alive, they take on Bangladesh in match No. 38 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday, November 6. After beginning the tournament with three defeats on the trot, including a forgettable bowling performance against Pakistan where they failed to defend a 345-run target, Sri Lanka opened their account in the ongoing edition against the Netherlands.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Kusal Mendis Reacts After His 'Why Would I Congratulate Virat Kohli' Comment Goes Viral

"Have Gaps In Skills To Fill": Sri Lanka Assistant Coach Ahead Of World Cup 2023 Match vs New Zealand

"Need To Respect People Who...": Angelo Mathews' Sharp Response To Reporter On 'Behaviour Question'

Bangladesh Beat Sri Lanka At Cricket World Cup After Angelo Mathews 'Timed Out' Row

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Updates, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pathum Nissanka Departs For 41, Sri Lanka 3 Down vs Bangladesh

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh World Cup Match Goes Ahead Despite Pollution. ICC Issues Statement

'Why Would I Congratulate Him?': Sri Lanka Star Stumped By Question On Virat Kohli's 49th ODI Ton

Sri Lanka's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2023: Will Sri Lanka Make Any Changes?