Former England all rounder Samith Patel has requested Sri Lanka Cricket should let Kusal Mendis to play again for Sri Lanka.
Samith Patel who played alongside Kusal Mendis for Galle Gladiators ended as the highest wicket taker of the tournament with 16 wickets.
Kusal Mendis in only eligible to play International Cricket next June, according to Sri Lanka Cricket.
He also suggested that Kusal Mendis who top scored in the tournament with 327 runs should have been the player of tournament.
Avishka Fernando won the player of the tournament award for his match winning contribute in knockout games.
“Cricket never works out the way you want it to. In my opinion @KusalMendis13 should have been player of the tournament highest run scorer. I think it’s time for @OfficialSLC to let him back playing again for his country.” Samith Patel tweeted.
“Well it was not meant to be tonight @GalleGladiators fans. Well played @KingsJaffna very close encounter. However amazing tournament to be apart of @LPLT20. Sri Lanka have some fantastic players @KusalMendis13 and @danushka_70 are the ones. 🔥🔥🔥🔥” He added.
(CricWire)