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 preview: West Indies seek comeback against Sri Lanka
The second ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka will be played Saturday at the Sabina Park.
Kusal Mendis slams his 36th half-century in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lanka set a challenging target of 303 runs for the West Indies in the first ODI at Kingston.
Pathum Nissanka slams his 3rd fifty-plus score versus WI (ODIs)
Sri Lanka set a challenging target of 303 runs for the West Indies in the first ODI at Kingston.
SLC announces 2026/27 player contracts; seven uncapped cricketers included
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the national player contracts for the 2026/27 season.
Kusal Mendis to lead SL on WI tour; Kamindu vice-captain
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that Kusal Mendis will captain the ODI and T20I teams for their upcoming tour of the West Indies.
Kusal Mendis surpasses 6,000 runs in T20s: Key stats
Peshawar Zalmi continued their unbeaten streak in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Karachi Kings.
T20 WC 2026: Can SL bounce back against NZ?
New Zealand and Sri Lanka will clash in Match 46 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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.
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.