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Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis arrested for causing fatal road accident

Mendis hit a 74-year-old man, killing him in the wee hours, in the Colombo suburb of Panadura.

By Pti
Kusal Mendis

Colombo, July 5: Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis was on Sunday (July 5) arrested for knocking down a pedestrian while driving, police said.

Mendis hit a 74-year-old man, killing him in the wee hours, in the Colombo suburb of Panadura.

He is to be produced before a magistrate later today, police said.

The 25-year-old wicket-keeper batsman has represented Sri Lanka in 44 Tests and 76 ODIs. Mendis was part of the national squad which had resumed training after the COVID-19 lockdown.

Sri Lanka's international assignments, including a tour by India, have been cancelled due to the pandemic.

Story first published: Sunday, July 5, 2020, 11:19 [IST]
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