Overview
- Mendis, speaking Saturday after Peshawar Zalmi's 76‑run win over Lahore Qalandars in Karachi, declined to answer a reporter's question about the IPL.
- A Peshawar Zalmi media manager cut in and told reporters to keep queries to PSL matters, as the journalist insisted the question was relevant.
- The question cited Mendis leaving Quetta Gladiators in 2025 over security concerns to join Gujarat Titans as Jos Buttler's replacement and then going unsold at the next IPL mini‑auction.
- Mendis has returned in form for Zalmi and leads PSL 2026 with 241 runs in four innings, including a 109 against Karachi Kings and a 74 that earned Player of the Match on Saturday.
- A short clip of the press‑room moment spread on X and was picked up by multiple outlets, highlighting how quick videos can shape reaction to PSL‑IPL flashpoints.