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in a 2026 T20 World Cup The co-organizers hope to regain their former glory in their hometown, Sri Lanka Makes a resounding statement with its clinical efficiency. under tactical leadership darsang shanakathe “Lions” took advantage of the home conditions in Colombo and Kandy to defeat their early opponents, proving that they are still a formidable force in the shortest schedule. However, the headlines have been Banuka RajapaksaControversial claims about ‘rubber layer’ Indian bats.
T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka’s Bhanukar Rajapaksa expresses concerns over special bats used by Indian players
On February 10, 2026, Rajapaksa suggested that the dispute reached a boiling point. Interviewed by Newswire The equipment used by Indian batsmen does not adhere to standard physics. As high-scoring thrillers continue to unfold across the subcontinent’s pitches at the World Cup, the Sri Lankan power batsman expressed disbelief at how easily the Indian players got out of trouble.
“The bats of Indian players are much better than our best bats. It feels like it is coated with rubber. I can’t imagine how this is possible. These bats cannot even be bought by other people and all the players know this,” Rajapaksa claimed.
While the International Cricket Council maintains strict standards for all participating nations, the comments sparked a massive debate over whether technology gaps in bat manufacturing have created an unfair playing field in modern T20 cricket.
“The bats of the Indian players are much better than our best bats. It feels like it is coated with rubber. I can’t imagine how this is possible. These bats cannot even be bought by other people – all the players know this,” Banuka Rajapaksa said in an interview. pic.twitter.com/RWaJGbaQ7F
— NewsWire🇱🇰 (@NewsWireLK) February 9, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s performance at T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka journey 2026 T20 World Cup Started with Clinical 20th consecutive win over Ireland On February 8, 2026, this game perfectly explained the “Lanka Blueprint”:
- Rotating net: Wanindu Hasalanga and Mahesh Tikshana That combined for six wickets, suffocating the Irish batsmen on a surface that offered significant turn and grip.
- Mendis Partners: The victory was built on a crucial 67 points Where is Mendy? and Kamindu MendisThe latter quickly smashed 44 off 19 balls, pushing the score to 163.
- Current standings: After their first win, Sri Lanka sit atop Group B with 2 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.000.
The co-organizers have shown remarkable adaptability, moving from humid Colombo to cooler climate Kandy for the upcoming tournament. A rhythmic and balanced attack Mathisha Patilana As well as the experience of the spinners, Sri Lanka have emerged as a team that knows how to exploit home advantage.
