Kumar Sangakkara has slammed Sri Lanka Cricket for “creating” a narrative that brought his loyalty into question, even as he confirmed he will play for Kandurata Maroons over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Champions League.

He said he is ultimately happy to represent his home province, but was perturbed by the manner in which the board publically framed his situation, which he does not believe ever entailed a question of country loyalty. Sangakkara will lose $140,000 from his IPL salary as a result of his decision.

“I was quite upset that there were statements released by individuals in an official capacity, where my loyalty to the country was brought into question,” Sangakkara told ESPNcricinfo. “The statements were made to put me at a disadvantage and to make me appear in a very bad light. Certain individuals’ efforts to isolate me as a player misled the public and inflamed the issue further.

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Source: ESPN cricinfo