Kusal Mendis: News
After the retirement of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lankan cricket was looking for the next big thing—someone who can catapult them to a new era of success and stability in international cricket. Kusal Mendis is the closest to a marquee player Sri Lanka had during their transition from the Sanga and Mahela era. A product of the school cricketing system in Sri Lanka, Mendis came into the limelight after winning Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year in 2013. A wicket-keeper-batsman, Mendis made his first-class debut for Bloomfield Cricket Club in 2015. He soon made his Test debut in the same year against West Indies. He was only 20 years old at the time and had only played 16 first-class innings. His ODI and T20I debut came in 2016. Mendis set the world alight when he scored a century against Australia in 2016 and led Sri Lanka to their second-ever victory against Australia in Tests. In the year 2018, he scored 1,000 Test runs in the calendar year. However, Mendis was handed a one-year ban from international cricket by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for breaching COVID-19 protocols during Sri Lanka's tour of England in 2021.
T20 WC: Will rain play spoilsport in England-Sri Lanka match?
The fourth encounter in three weeks between England and Sri Lanka will take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Sunday (February 22).
T20 World Cup, Super Eights: England face Sri Lanka challenge
England and Sri Lanka will be up against each other in their respective first Super Eights match in the ongoing 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka in Colombo: Stats
Zimbabwe stunned Sri Lanka in Match 38 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday.
Pathum Nissanka hammers his 19th half-century in T20Is: Key stats
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka shone for his side versus Zimbabwe in Match 38 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday.
T20 World Cup: Unbeaten Sri Lanka take on spirited Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will take on each other in their respective final league matches in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Presenting top five run-scorers
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup has been witnessing one thriller after another.
Kusal Mendis scripts records with 3rd successive T20 WC fifty
Sri Lankan batting ace Kusal Mendis has scripted a major milestone in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 by scoring three consecutive half-centuries.
T20 WC: SL's stunning win jeopardizes Australia's Super 8 hopes
Sri Lanka have chased down the 182-run target in Match 30 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
Pathum Nissanka becomes second Sri Lankan with 2,500 T20I runs
Star Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has become the second batter from his country to complete 2,500 runs in T20I cricket.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka thrash Oman in Pallekele
Sri Lanka won their second successive match in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, thrashing Oman in Pallekele.
Kusal Mendis becomes first SL batter with 2,500 T20I runs
Star Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis has completed 2,500 runs in T20I cricket.
T20 World Cup 2026: Can Oman challenge SL in Pallekele?
Sri Lanka and Oman will lock horns in Match 16 of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 12.
Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of 2026 T20 World Cup: Details
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing 2026 ICC T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury.
T20 WC: SL captain praises bowlers, Kamindu-Kusal after Ireland win
Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka has praised his team's bowling strength and the resilience of Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis in their 20-run victory over Ireland.
Kusal Mendis slams his third half-century in T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka racked up 163/6 against Ireland in Match 6 of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
T20 WC, Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Preview and stats
Sri Lanka will take on Ireland in the sixth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Kusal Mendis becomes second Sri Lankan with 100 T20I caps
Star Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis has accomplished a major milestone by becoming just the second player from his country to complete 100 appearances in the T20I format.
Kamindu Mendis included in SL's T20 WC squad: Details
Sri Lanka have announced a major shake-up in their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup squad by including Kamindu Mendis and dropping Dhananjaya de Silva.
3rd T20I: Can Sri Lanka avoid whitewash against formidable England?
Sri Lanka will take on England in the third and final T20I of the series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (February 3).
England beat Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I, seal series: Stats
England downed Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
2nd T20I: Sri Lanka aim to bounce back versus England
The second T20I match of the series between Sri Lanka and England will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (February 1).
England seal victory in 1st T20I versus Sri Lanka: Stats
England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS method) in the 1st T20I of the 3-match series on Friday.
3rd ODI: Sri Lanka take on England in series decider
Sri Lanka and England are set to clash in the third and final ODI of their three-match series at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on January 27.
Harry Brook slams 'worst pitch' after second SL-ENG ODI
England captain Harry Brook has slammed the Khettarama pitch in Colombo as "probably the worst pitch I've ever played on."
Sri Lanka pip England in 1st ODI: Report and stats
In a nail-biting 1st ODI, Sri Lanka held their nerves to down England at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.
Kusal Mendis slams 93* versus England in first ODI: Stats
Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis missed out on his seventh century in ODI cricket.
Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in England ODI series
Team Sri Lanka has announced its ODI squad for the upcoming series against England, starting January 22.
T20I Tri-series final, Kamil Mishara slams 59 versus Pakistan: Stats
Sri Lanka's Kamil Mishara hammered a 59-run knock versus Pakistan in the final of the T20I Tri-series.
Sri Lanka reach T20I Tri-series final after beating Pakistan: Stats
The Pakistan cricket team saw a 100% win record in the ongoing T20I Tri-series come to an end.
T20I Tri-series, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Preview and stats
The sixth T20I of the 2025 tri-series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on Thursday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
T20I Tri-series, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Match preview and stats
The third match of the T20I tri-series will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 22.
T20I Tri-Series 2025, Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe: Preview and stats
The second match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 will see Sri Lanka take on Zimbabwe on Thursday, November 20.
3rd ODI, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka; win series 3-0: Stats
The Pakistan cricket team beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on Sunday.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI: Match preview and stats
The second One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 13.
1st ODI, Pakistan edge past Sri Lanka in thriller: Stats
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the first ODI of the three-match series at Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana ruled out of Pakistan T20I tri-series
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the squads for their upcoming tour of Pakistan, which includes a three-match ODI series and a T20I tri-series also involving Zimbabwe.
These tied T20Is witnessed 200-plus totals (full member teams)
In a thrilling encounter of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, India triumphed over Sri Lanka in a Super Over.
Nissanka breaks this T20 Asia Cup record of Virat Kohli
Sri Lanka's star opener, Pathum Nissanka, has broken Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli's record for most 50-plus scores in the T20 Asia Cup.
Afghanistan eliminated from Asia Cup after Sri Lanka defeat: Stats
The Afghanistan cricket team has been eliminated from the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 after suffering a 6-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in Match 11 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Kusal Mendis completes 5,000 runs in T20 cricket: Key stats
Star Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has completed 5,000 runs in men's T20 cricket.
Which batter owns most 50-plus scores for SL in T20Is?
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka has broken a national record in T20 internationals (T20Is) by scoring the most 50-plus scores.
Nissanka equals this T20 Asia Cup record of Virat Kohli
Pathum Nissanka's brilliant 68 off just 44 balls led Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup Group B clash on Monday.
Asia Cup: Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare in Dubai
Despite tumbling, Sri Lanka beat Hong Kong in Match 8 of the 2025 T20 Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Kusal Mendis equals this wicket-keeping record of Kumar Sangakkara (T20Is)
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has added another feather to his cap.
Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Preview and stats
Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in Match No. 5 of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 on Saturday at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in 3rd T20I, seal series: Stats
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in the 3rd and final T20I to seal the series 2-1.
Pathum Nissanka registers his 15th fifty in T20Is: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka continued to thwart Zimbabwe.
Sri Lanka overcome Zimbabwe in 1st T20I: Key stats
The Sri Lankan cricket team beat Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
2nd ODI Preview: Can Zimbabwe level series vs Sri Lanka?
After a hard-fought first ODI, Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in the second match of the two-game series at Harare Sports Club on August 31.
1st ODI: Can Zimbabwe challenge Sri Lanka in 50-over leg?
Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are set to lock horns in the opener of the two-match ODI series.
SL's Wanindu Hasaranga to miss Zimbabwe T20I series: Details here
Sri Lanka have announced a 17-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting September 3.
2nd T20I, Bangladesh tame Sri Lanka by 83 runs: Stats
Bangladesh have hammered Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I by a margin of 83 runs and level the three-match series 1-1.
Kusal Mendis becomes second SL batter with 2,000 T20I runs
Kusal Mendis has become just the second Sri Lankan batter to complete 2,000 runs in T20 internationals.
2nd T20I: Can Bangladesh ace SL challenge in do-or-die game?
Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the second T20I of the three-match series on Sunday (July 13).
Kusal Mendis hammers his 7th T20I half-century versus Bangladesh: Stats
Kusal Mendis played a match-winning knock to help Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets in Pallekele on Thursday.
1st T20I, Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh by 7 wickets: Stats
All-round Sri Lanka tamed Bangladesh in the 1st T20I of the three-match series held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Sri Lanka win eighth successive ODI series at home: Stats
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 99 runs in the 3rd and final ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Kusal Mendis slams his second ODI ton against Bangladesh: Stats
Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has raced to his sixth century in ODI cricket.
3rd ODI: Bangladesh eye maiden series win in Sri Lanka
The third and deciding ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on July 8.
2nd ODI, Bangladesh claim 16-run win over Sri Lanka: Stats
Bangladesh claimed a 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI held on Saturday at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Kusal Mendis completes 4,500 runs in ODI cricket: Key stats
Sri Lanka's star wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has reached the milestone of 4,500 runs in ODI cricket.
Prabath Jayasuriya equals Chaminda Vaas's record with 12th Test fifer
Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has equaled an elite record by claiming his 12th five-wicket haul in Tests.
2nd Test: Sri Lanka in total command versus Bangladesh
Sri Lanka are in complete command against Bangladesh in the ongoing second and final Test match in Colombo.
Kusal Mendis shines with 84 in Colombo Test: Key stats
Sri Lankan batting ace Kusal Mendis slammed a fiery 84 versus Bangladesh on Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Colombo.
2nd Test: Kusal Mendis eyes 150-200 runs lead over Bangladesh
Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis is optimistic about a significant lead in the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh.
IPL 2025: Kusal Mendis to replace Jos Buttler at GT
Sri Lankan wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis will replace England's Jos Buttler for the playoff stage of the Indian Premier League 2025, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Decoding Australia's lowest ODI totals on Asian soil
Australia suffered a heavy 0-2 series defeat in ODIs against Sri Lanka on their 2025 tour of the nation.
Sri Lanka thrash Australia by 174 runs in 2nd ODI
In the second ODI of the series, Sri Lanka posted a challenging target of 282 for Australia.
2nd ODI: Madushka, Asalanka power SL with half-centuries vs Australia
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium saw the home team post 281/4 in their allotted 50 overs.
Kusal Mendis gets to his maiden ODI hundred vs Australia
Kusal Mendis has smoked his fifth hundred in ODI cricket.
Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka name squad for Australia ODI series
Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia.
Kusal Mendis shines in Galle Test, hammers twin half-centuries: Stats
Australia defeated Sri Lanka in the second Test match, played in Galle. With this win, the Australian team has swept the series 2-0.
All-round Australia beat SL to complete Test series whitewash: Stats
Australia have completed a Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, beating them by nine wickets in the second and final game in Galle.
Angelo Mathews slams 76 versus Australia in 2nd Test: Stats
Despite a fighting 76-run knock from Angelo Mathews, Australia are inching closer to a series sweep against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle.