India, April 12 -- Kusal Mendis was in an awkward position after a journalist asked him if he regretted leaving the Pakistan Super League in 2025 for the Indian Premier League's Gujarat Titans. The controversial incident occurred after Peshawar Zalmi's convincing victory against Lahore Qalandars in Karachi on Saturday, and Mendis appeared for the post-match press conference.

The journalist also asked him whether he regretted his decision, as he went unsold at the IPL auction last year. Mendis simply laughed in response as the media manager intervened. Mendis was also adjudged as the Player of the Match after his 48-ball 74, which was key in Peshawar's 76-run victory.

The journalist asked, "Last year, Kusal, you withdrew from Pakistan Su...