Mystery Spinner Ajantha Mendis

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Browsing Posts published in December, 2008

Fit Mendis joins Test squad

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Cricinfo staff December 29, 2008 Ajantha Mendis has recovered from the ankle injury he suffered in a domestic game © AFP Spinner Ajantha Mendis has joined Sri Lanka’s Test squad in Dhaka after recovering from the ankle injury he sustained in a domestic first-class match earlier this month. “My ankle is alright now and I [...]

Mendis could be fit for second Test

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Sri Lanka in Bangladesh 2008-09 Sa’adi Thawfeeq December 16, 2008 Mahela Jayawardene: “In Ajantha’s absence we have to play a different combination and a different game.” © AFP Mahela Jayawardene has said the greatest challenge facing Sri Lanka in Bangladesh is to try to adjust to the conditions and the pitches as quickly as possible. [...]

Why Mendis is tremendous

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Batsmen and bowlers topping the averages at different stages of their careers Travis Basevi and Mathew Varghese December 10, 2008 Ajantha Mendis has wreaked havoc in the opposition ranks in his first year of international cricket © AFP Forty-eight wickets in 18 games. That’s Ajantha Mendis’ record in ODIs this year, which makes him the [...]