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.
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.
Matthew Kuhnemann's 4-for puts Aussies on top against Sri Lanka
Australia are on the cusp of a series victory against Sri Lanka after a commanding day three performance.
Kusal Mendis slams his fourth 50-plus score vs Australia (Tests)
Sri Lanka ended their first innings at 257/10 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against Australia.
Australia eye series sweep against Sri Lanka: 2nd Test preview
Sri Lanka and Australia are all set to renew their Test rivalry in the second match of the ongoing two-match series.
No Indian in ICC ODI Team of the Year (2024)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2024.
All-round Sri Lanka thrash New Zealand in 3rd ODI: Stats
Sri Lanka made a resounding comeback in the third and final match of the ODI series against New Zealand, in Auckland.
3rd ODI: Janith Liyanage's half-century powers SL to 290/8
Sri Lanka posted 290/8 against New Zealand in the third and final ODI at Eden Park, Auckland.
Half-centurions Nissanka, Kusal power Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI
Sri Lanka posted a challenging total of 290/8 while batting first in the third one-day international against New Zealand on January 11.
All-round New Zealand clinch ODI series against Sri Lanka
Despite the weather playing spoilsport, New Zealand registered a convincing 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the second One Day International (ODI) match.
Avishka Fernando slams his ninth ODI fifty: Stats
Avishka Fernando helped Sri Lanka post a total of 178 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand, at the Basin Reserve.
Kusal Perera attains these feats with maiden T20I century
Sri Lankan cricket star Kusal Perera produced a career-defining performance in the final T20 match against New Zealand on Thursday.
New Zealand pip Sri Lanka in 1st T20I: Key stats
New Zealand snatched a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hammers career-best 90 in T20Is: Stats
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka missed out on his first T20I century after being dismissed for 90 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Saturday.
Dunith Wellalage dropped as SL announce squad for NZ T20Is
Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting December 28 in Mount Maunganui.
South Africa's Dane Paterson claims career-best 5/71 in Tests: Stats
South African cricketer Dane Paterson has taken his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket, achieving a career milestone.
Kusal Mendis slams his 32nd half-century in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis shone for his side in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in 2nd ODI: Key stats
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in the 2nd ODI held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Avishka Fernando completes 1,500 runs with 4th ODI century: Stats
Sri Lankan opening batter, Avishka Fernando, hit a 100-run knock in the first ODI versus New Zealand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on Wednesday.
Kusal Mendis slams his 4th ODI century: Key stats
Sri Lankan ace batter, Kusal Mendis, slammed a solid 143-run knock in the first ODI against New Zealand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Wednesday.
Fastest Sri Lankan batters to 4,000 runs in ODIs (innings)
Kusal Mendis attained a new milestone in the 3rd ODI versus West Indies.
Sri Lanka demolish New Zealand in Galle Test: Decoding stats
Sri Lanka thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second and final Test in Galle, clinching the series 2-0.
Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis hammers his 10th Test century: Stats
Sri Lankan batting ace Kusal Mendis slammed a solid unbeaten 106 runs versus New Zealand on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Galle.
1st Test, William O'Rourke claims fifer versus Sri Lanka: Stats
In the ongoing first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle, visiting pacer William O'Rourke claimed five scalps to dismantle the home team.
Kusal Mendis registers his 19th fifty in Tests: Key stats
Sri Lanka cricket team batter Kusal Mendis did an able job with a fine fifty on Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand in Galle.
SL win their first ODI series against India since 1997
Sri Lanka claimed a 2-0 ODI series win over India after beating them in the third and final match.
Kusal Mendis smashes his 30th half-century in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis starred with a 59-run knock against India in the 3rd and final ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Sri Lanka vs India, 1st ODI: Key player battles
After a thrilling T20I series, Sri Lanka and India are set to clash in the 1st ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
SL eye comeback against India in ODIs: 1st match preview
After routing Sri Lanka 3-0 in T20Is, India are gearing up for the ODI leg, starting August 2.
3rd T20I: India beat SL in Super Over, register whitewash
India recorded a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I series against hosts Sri Lanka.
Kusal Perera accomplishes this milestone with 14th T20I fifty
Dashing Sri Lankan batter Kusal Perera hammered a stunning half-century against India in the second T20I in Pallekele.
Pathum Nissanka hammers his third T20I fifty versus India: Stats
Albeit in a losing cause, Pathum Nissanka scored with a fiery 79 in the T20I series opener against India at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
India beat Sri Lanka in 1st T20I; Suryakumar, Nissanka shine
India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the T20I series opener at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka vs India, T20Is: Batters with most 50-plus scores
India take on hosts Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on July 27.
T20 WC: Sri Lanka beat Netherlands to earn consolation win
Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by 83 runs in the 38th Match of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
2nd Test: Batters put Sri Lanka on top versus Bangladesh
Sri Lanka firmly dominated Bangladesh on Day 1 of the second and final Test in Chattogram.
2nd Test, Kusal Mendis slams 93 versus Bangladesh: Stats
Veteran Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis would be gutted after missing out on a well-deserved ton in the first innings of the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.
Dimuth Karunaratne hammers his ninth 50-plus score versus Bangladesh (Tests)
Veteran Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne scored a brilliant half-century in the first innings of the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.
Dominant Sri Lanka demolish Bangladesh in 1st Test: Key stats
Sri Lanka have thrashed Bangladesh by 328 runs in the opening Test in Sylhet to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
1st Test, SL on top versus Bangladesh: Day 1 report
Sri Lanka are on top of Bangladesh in the first Test being held in Sylhet. Day 1 saw the Lankans score 280/10 in 68 overs with centuries from Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis.
Kusal Mendis completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has completed 4,000 runs in Test cricket.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Tests 2024: Decoding the key stats
Bangladesh host Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, starting March 22.