New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has accused Indian cricketers of using 'special bats'. His allegation of Indian players using bats that produce unusually-high power has sparked a debate.

The comments came after Sri Lanka's 20-run win over Ireland in Colombo during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Rajapaksa's comments suggest that Indian batters may have equipment that gives them an unfair advantage.

ICC rules state that bats must be made only of wood and nothing else. The bats must adhere to strict size and material limits.

Any hidden or power-enhancing substance inside a bat breaches ICC regulations. Such violations are detected through routine inspections conducted during international games.

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