• Kusal Mendis has made a heartwarming gesture as a child fainted during the Sri Lankan national anthem in the ongoing AFG vs SL game.

  • Sri Lanka have scored 241 runs while batting first in Match 30 of the ODI World Cup 2023.

ODI World Cup 2023 [WATCH]: Kusal Mendis’ touching gesture as child faints during national anthems in AFG vs SL match
Kusal Mendis' kindness shines amidst child's Fainting during AFG vs SL match (Image Source: Twitter)

In a touching display of compassion, captain of Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis extended a helping hand to a young child who had fainted during the Sri Lankan National Anthem in the ongoing match 30 against Afghanistan in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.

Kusal Mendis’ compassionate act: A heartwarming gesture

This incident occurred just before the commencement of the game. As tradition dictates, local children join the players during the National Anthem𒀰. However, this time, the scorching heat took its toll on one of the children, who stood in front of Mendis an🐽d almost collapsed.

In an act of quick thinking and kindness, Mendis ensured that the child didn’t hit the ground, preventing any further harm. Members of the Afghanistan support staff promptly came to the child’s aid and carried him to safety. This incident showcased the human side of cricket and the camaraderie that transcends the boundary lines.

Here’s the video:

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Toss and team changes

The heartwarming incident aside, Sri Lanka are currently facing Afghanistan in Pune. With both teams having had a mixed run in the tournament, this game is a crucial one for their respective campaigns. Afghanistan’s captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, won the toss and chose to put Sri Lanka in to bat. Both teams made some strategic changes to their line-ups. Afghanistan included Fazalhaq Faroorqi while Sri Lanka welcomed Dushmantha Chameera and Dimuth Karunaratne into the playing eleven. In the same ongoing game, Rashid Khan celebrated his 100th ODI appearance.

Sri Lanka’s batting and remarkable bowling by Afghanistan bowlers

The first essay eventually saw Sri Lanka posting 241 runs, with Pathum Nissanka emerging as their top scorer with 46 runs. Farooqi was Afghanistan’s standout bowler, ending with a significant 4/34 in his ten-over spell.

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