World Cup 2023: Kusal Mendis taken to hospital for cramps after blistering ton in Hyderabad

Kusal Mendis, who hit a breathtaking 122 against Pakistan on Tuesday, was taken to a hospital after he suffered cramps following his scintillating knock in the ODI World Cup match.

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“Kusal Mendis was taken to the hospital after the player suffered cramps upon returning from the field after his brilliant knock in the ongoing game vs Pakistan,” the Sri Lanka Cricket board said in a statement.

“Dushan Hemantha has replaced him on the field while Sadeera Samarawickrama will be donning the wicket-keeping gloves,” the statement said.

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The 28-year-old batter smashed six sixes and 14 boundaries during his 77-ball innings as he made the record of the fastest hundred by a Sri Lankan in World Cup history.

Mendis’ heroics along with Sadeera Samarawickrama’s 108 off 89 balls helped Sri Lanka post a mammoth 344 for nine in their 50 overs.

Sri Lanka are hoping for a victory in their second game after losing their opening match by 102 runs against South Africa.