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'Everyone knows how to play on a green wicket': Kusal Mendis backs Sri Lanka batters to tackle Pakistan's pace challenge

'Everyone knows how to play on a green wicket': Kusal Mendis backs Sri Lanka batters to tackle Pakistan's pace challenge
World Sports · 20:15:32 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis expressed confidence in his team's batting lineup ahead of their upcoming challenge against Pakistan's pace attack. He stated, "Everyone knows how to play on a green wicket," suggesting the batters are prepared for the conditions.

The comments come as Sri Lanka prepare for a series against Pakistan, where fast bowlers are expected to exploit green pitches. Mendis emphasized the experience of the batting group in handling such surfaces.

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