Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has clarified that his recent remarks about the bats of Indian players were interpreted differently from what he meant and the real meaning was lost in translation. His clarification came after his apparent allegation – of Indian players using bats that produce unusually high power – sparked a debate. In the English translations of his earlier comments, Rajapaksa seemed to be questioning the bats used by Indian players in T20 cricket. The cricketer had claimed that “Indian players are using bats that generate more power”, the publication added. Rajapaksa has played 45 T20Is for Sri Lanka but is not part of the T20 World Cup squad.

Source: The Telegraph February 12, 2026 06:53 UTC