Overview
- In a NewsWire interview, the Sri Lanka batter said Indian players used bats that felt like they had a rubber layer and were unavailable to others.
- He later posted a statement saying parts were lost in translation and that he meant to praise India’s systems and bat manufacturers.
- The comments prompted online debate, but there has been no formal ICC complaint, investigation, or team comment.
- ICC regulations require match bats to be entirely wood, with routine inspections and limits on dimensions such as edge thickness.
- Reporting also notes that elite players across teams use customised player‑edition bats tailored for shape, weight, and balance, which differ from retail models.