Kusal Mendis Taken to Hospital Due to Cramps After Scoring 65-Ball Century Against Pakistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Dushan Hemantha replaced him on the field, while Sadeera Samarawickrama took over the wicketkeeping duties as he was taken to hospital for treatment.
Kusal Mendis played a blinder of a knock as he struck a 65-ball century while playing some extraordinary shots during the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match. He demolished the Pakistan bowlers as he registered a record of being the fastest Sri Lankan to score a century in ICC World Cups beside his name. Although Sri Lankan Cricket board has confirmed Mendis had cramps after his innings and had to be taken to hospital. Dushan Hemantha replaced him on the field, while Sadeera Samarawickrama took over the wicketkeeping duties in the absence of Mendis.
Kusal Mendis Taken to Hospital Due to Cramps After Scoring 65-Ball Century
🚨 Team Updates:
Kusal Mendis was taken to the hospital after the player suffered cramps upon returning from the field after his brilliant knock of 122 runs from 77 balls in the ongoing game vs. Pakistan.
Dushan Hemantha is on the field for Mendis, while Sadeera Samarawickrama… pic.twitter.com/yku4iLeJKe
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