In a surprising twist, former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara walked out of a Dublin terminal with more than 12,400 runs in his pocket and a bruised ego.
He posted the story on X, instantly flooding the platform with memes and condemnations after gate staff reportedly shouted at him and his wife, calling them "undesirable" and threatening to deny boarding.
Former captain Sanjiva Weerawarana joined in, recalling his own 16‑year residency in the West and 25 years of travel, adding that discrimination is a daily reality.
The outcry has reignited concerns over anti‑Asian bias in Irish airports, with activists urging airlines to implement stricter anti‑discrimination training.
Ryanair has yet to respond, leaving the public to speculate on whether the carrier will face a lawsuit or a policy overhaul.
With cricket fans rallying behind the former titan, the next big test may well be on the airline’s compliance board rather than a pitch.