Sri Lanka cricket has reached a new low as the 1996 World Cup winners crashed out of ICC World Cup 2023 after a defeat against Bangladesh.
The Island Nation have won just two games in eight games and suffered embarrassment against India twice in the past two months.
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In the recent World Cup outing against India, Sri Lanka were all out for 55 runs, resulting in a massive 302-run defeat.
In the latest events, a Sri Lankan MP, Wimal Weerawansa, has alleged Mahela Jayawardene of asking skipper Kusal Mendis to bowl first against India on a batting-friendly Wankhede pitch.
The MP added that even Rohit Sharma was surprised by Kusal Mendis’s decision. He accused the ICC is ruled by India and the host nation is taking these decisions.
“That day after winning the toss against India, It’s @MahelaJaywho told the Sri Lankan captain to bowl first, Even the Indian Captain was shocked as to why he opted to bowl first, even though they were eager to bat first on that pitch, ICC is ruled by India, and Even Sri Lankan selection committee is appointed by India, there were no opening ceremonies in the tournament, but they held a ceremony in #INDVPAK match. There is something big goin on in Cricket, We have to find out why Mahela advised Kusal Mendis to go for bowl first option.” Here is the video.
Recently, the Sri Lankan board underwent turmoil as all the members were sacked before the court overruled the decision.