Sri Lankan Cricketer Kusal Mendis Arrested After His Car Runs Over And Kills Pedestrian In Colombo's Suburb

According to a report in ESPN , Mendis will have to appear before a magistrate in the next 48 hours while it is not known yet clear if he or the victim, were under the influence of alcohol.

By: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 05 Jul 2020 01:07 PM (IST)

Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis arrested for causing fatal road accident Sri Lankan Cricketer Kusal Mendis Arrested After His Car Runs Over And Kills Pedestrian In Colombo's Suburb

Kusal Mendis (Image - AFP/Getty)

Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis was arrested by the police on Sunday in what seems like a hit and run case as he knocked down a 64-old pedestrian while driving, and the man eventually succumbed to his injuries in the wee hours of Sunday. The Lankan wicket-keeper batsman's vehicle hit a 64-year-old man, killing him in the wee hours, in the Colombo suburb of Panadura, police said while issuing a statement. According to a report in ESPN , Mendis will have to appear before a magistrate in the next 48 hours while it is not known yet clear if he or the victim, were under the influence of alcohol. Also Read: 'Have Provided More Information To ICC ACU Chairman On 2011 World Cup Final', Says Ex-Sri Lanka Sports Minister Mendis was part of the training squad that took part in the 12-day residential camp at the Colombo Cricket Club -- which culminated on Wednesday -- following the enforced break put forward by coronavirus pandemic. The 25-year-old has so far played 44 Tests and 76 ODIs for the national team. He has scored 2,995 runs in Tests at an average of 36.97, while 2,167 runs in ODIs at an average of 30.52. In the shortest format, he has 484 runs under his belt in 26 T20Is. With Inputs From Agency

Published at : 05 Jul 2020 01:00 PM (IST) Tags: Kusal Mendis colombo Sri lanka covid19 coronavirus

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Sri Lankan Cricketer Kusal Mendis Arrested After His Car Runs Over And Kills Pedestrian In Colombo's Suburb

According to a report in ESPN , Mendis will have to appear before a magistrate in the next 48 hours while it is not known yet clear if he or the victim, were under the influence of alcohol.

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