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Jeevan Mendis, Sri Lanka all-rounder, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Mendis' all-round ability, experience lends balance to side
Rex • 6 years agoA decent leg-spinner, a hard-hitting batsman and brilliant fielder, Mendis was in and out of the side during his prime as Sri Lanka had variety in the side. Despite being 36, he is very fit and his all-round ability finds him back in the side.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: By springing wholesale surprises in squad selection, Sri Lanka have pressed self-destruct button
Rex • 6 years agoWith this squad selection, Sri Lanka are destined for disaster at the World Cup. One time champions and two times runners-up, they have pressed the self destruct button. The final nails on their coffin will be delivered in England and Wales.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Lasith Malinga included in Sri Lanka's squad despite losing captaincy; Dinesh Chandimal misses out
• 6 years agoLasith Malinga was replaced as captain by Dimuth Karunaratne, who leads the Test team but hasn't played an ODI since the 2015 World Cup. The surprising move continued the ongoing turmoil in Sri Lankan cricket, which is also being investigated for large-scale corruption by the ICC.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis shines in six-wicket victory as visitors snap losing streak in T20I
• 7 years agoMendis smashed 53 off 27 balls while Dasun Shanaka hit an unbeaten 42 as the visitors eased past Bangladesh's record total of 193-5 with 20 balls to spare.