Kusal Mendis

We dropped too many catches: Adams 

Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams was not impressed with his side letting opportunities slip through dropped catches on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram on Saturday. 

Captain Shanto goes for bizarre review after ball hits middle of Mendis’ bat 

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s bizarre review on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka has left everyone baffled. 

Bangladesh face SL in search of ODI groove

Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today, hoping to avenge the series loss in the Twenty20s and also regain their groove in the 50-over format.

Sri Lanka win toss, bat in Zimbabwe ODI series opener

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat Saturday in the first of three ODI matches against Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka seek boost against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka's white ball series against Zimbabwe starting at the weekend is a chance for the team to show improvement after last year's dismal World Cup campaign, skipper Kusal Mendis said Friday.

Sri Lanka name different captains for Test, ODI and T20 sides

Sri Lanka cricket selectors Wednesday named different captains for the Test, one-day international and Twenty20 sides ahead of tours by Zimbabwe and Afghanistan.

Hasaranga returns to captain SL against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka appointed all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga as the captain of their Twenty20 side on Saturday ahead of their series against Zimbabwe next month, while batsman Kusal Mendis will lead their one-day international team.

Sri Lanka skipper pleads for ICC suspension to end

Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis appealed Sunday for the governing International Cricket Council to lift its suspension of the country over alleged political interference in the local board.

Mendis vows to conquer 'personal weakness'

Mendis is his country's marathon man, making 76 and 122 in the two defeats to South Africa and Pakistan.

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

Rapid-fire Mendis puts Sri Lanka in early control

Black Caps captain Tim Southee won the toss in Christchurch, where conditions were ripe for his attack to strike, but instead it was Sri Lanka's band of classy batsmen who dominated

September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022

Shanaka and Co 'always analyse wicket better when chasing'

Kusal Mendis' fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Super Four contest on Saturday.

September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022

Mendis, Rajapaksa help SL seal tense win

Kusal Mendis' fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Super Four contest on Saturday.

May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022

Sri Lanka's Mendis cleared to play after heart scare

Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis has been cleared to continue play in the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka after complaining of chest pain that required hospital treatment.

May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022

Mendis taken to hospital for precautionary check-up

Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis was taken to hospital after he pulled up while fielding at slips, holding his chest, the Daily Star has learned.

February 8, 2018
February 8, 2018

'Mendis' innings was massive for us'

Kusal Mendis's 68-run knock, where he scored quick runs in a bowling friendly wicket, proved to be massive for Sri Lanka, says batting coach Thilan Samaraweera

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