Kusal Mendis forgets his kit in PSL, remembers after landing IPL deal!! Narrates horrific story

Sri Lankan star Kusal Mendis revealed a chilling and emotional experience from his time in Pakistan during the Pakistan Super League 2025 (PSL 2025) before joining the Gujarat Titans for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Kusal Mendis narrated the terrifying story from his PSL 2025 tenure when he was caught in the tense crossfire of the India-Pakistan war earlier this month.

Mendis was forced to leave the country in a hurry as the two nations were showing their power across the border. The situation was so stressful and chaotic that the Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter didn’t even have the strength to carry his own kitbag amid the heavy burden of fear and uncertainty.

Kusal Mendis leaves PSL 2025 without his kit bag amid India-Pakistan crossfire

After returning home, Mendis tried everything possible to get his kitbag back, as he is scheduled to travel to India for the IPL 2025 playoffs, but nothing worked. But just when things seemed hopeless, a kind-hearted Sri Lankan man named Mr. Wayne, who lives in Pakistan, came to his rescue.

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Wayne flew all the way to Colombo to return the bag to the cricketer. This one act of kindness meant the world to Mendis, who shared a picture with him and thanked him for the heartwarming gesture. He called the fellow Sri Lankan “an amazing man” for timely delivering his kit bag.

Kusal Mendis thanks amazing man for bringing back his kitbag just in time for IPL 2025

Kusal Mendis posted on X on May 17: “Unfortunately, when I had to leave @OfficialPSL suddenly, I had to leave my kitbag behind. I tried everything to get it down to join @ipl, but nothing worked. Then this amazing Sri Lankan, Mr. Wayne, who is living in Pakistan, flew all the way to Colombo to bring my kitbag. Amazing human.”

unfortunately when I Had to leave @OfficialPSL suddenly I had to leave my kitbag behind,Tried everything to get it down to join @ipl but nothing worked,when this amazing Sri Lankan Mr. Wayne who is living in Pakistan, flew all the way to colombo to bring my kitbag amazing human. pic.twitter.com/fMU7WzD8gf

— Kusal Mendis (@KusalMendis13) May 17, 2025

Kusal Mendis set to join Gujarat Titans as Jos Buttler's replacement in IPL 2025 Playoffs

Meanwhile, Kusal Mendis is all set to join the Gujarat Titans as a replacement for Jos Buttler ahead of the IPL 2025 playoffs. Buttler will leave the tournament on May 26 to join the England cricket team for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against the West Indies.

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Buttler has played a significant role in Gujarat Titans’ dominance in the IPL 2025, where the former England captain has scored 500 runs in 11 innings at an average of 71.43 and a strike rate of 163.93 so far. The 2022 IPL champions will certainly miss Buttler in the high-pressure playoffs.

Well, Mendis decided to play in the IPL 2025 over the PSL 2025, opting against rejoining the Quetta Gladiators for the remainder of the tournament due to security concerns. He brings firepower and experience to GT’s batting unit, and that will be crucial for the side.

With Gujarat Titans sitting comfortably at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 16 points, they are now scheduled to face Delhi Capitals on Sunday, May 18, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. If GT manages to beat DC, they will officially secure their playoff spot.