Visa delay : Sri Lanka arrive in UK without key batter
Sri Lanka’s national cricket team has encountered a visa delay just 9 days before their test series against England, with key batsman Kamindu Mendis still awaiting his visa.
The squad arrived in the UK yesterday, but Mendis and spinner Jeffrey Vandersay were notably absent.
Vandersay, a late addition to the squad, had his visa application submitted late, causing the delay. However, Mendis’ visa was applied for with the main squad, raising concerns about his availability.
Sri Lanka is scheduled to play a practice match on August 14, with the test series starting on August 21. Mendis, who was the Man of the Series in Sri Lanka’s last test series against Bangladesh, is expected to play a crucial role for the team.
2024-08-12