Bhanuka Rajapaksa clarifies his comments about Indian cricket bats and related controversy

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Bhanuka Rajapaksa clarified his remarks praising the quality of Indian cricket bats after controversy over alleged bat tampering arose. He emphasised India's advanced cricket infrastructure and equipment standards.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa recently made remarks about the superiority of Indian cricket bats which led to controversy over alleged bat tampering. He later clarified that his comments were meant to praise Indian cricket's advanced systems, infrastructure, and equipment standards. Rajapaksa explained Indian bat manufacturers are among the best worldwide and acknowledged his earlier statement lacked clarity. The bats used by Indian players are considered far superior and not easily available to others, highlighting India's financial strength in cricket. His vague comments led to misunderstanding and criticism, prompting the clarification.