DELHI – Sri Lankan skipper Kusal Mendis refused to congratulate Indian batsman Virat Kohli for equaling a world record for most ODI centuries.
Kohli, on his 35th birthday, equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI hundreds after he completed his 49th ton in a World Cup match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Indian won the match by 243 runs sealing their spot in semi-final round of the mega event.
Following his ton, wishes pour in from cricket fans from across the world but Sri Lanka captain gave a weird reply when he was asked if he would congratulate Kohli on his feat.
Mendis was addressing a pre-match conference on Sunday when a journalist asked the question. In response, the Sri Lanka player expressed surprise on it and later said: “Why would I congratulate him [Virat Kohli]?”
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The response has sparked a debate on social media where Pakistani and Indian fans are expressing their views on it.
Indian Journalist asks Kusal Mendis that “Virat just scored 49th ton, would you like to congratulate him.”
On this Kusal Mendis replied “Why would I like to congratulate him ?”
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