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Kamindu, ICC emerging cricketer of the year

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Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis has been recognized as the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year following an exceptional 2024. 

The 26-year-old left-hander scored 1451 runs across formats at an average of just over 50, solidifying his reputation as a key player for Sri Lanka.

Mendis, who had only one Test cap before 2024, ended the year as a consistent all-format player and a reliable middle-order asset. He was one of six batters globally to score over 1,000 Test runs in 2024, boasting the highest average among them. 

His five centuries and three fifties helped Sri Lanka secure crucial wins, including against New Zealand, Bangladesh, and England.

Notably, Mendis matched Sir Don Bradman’s record by becoming the joint-third fastest player to reach 1,000 Test runs, achieving the milestone in just 13 innings. 

His career-best unbeaten 182 against New Zealand in Galle was a standout performance, laying the foundation for a 2-0 series sweep and earning him the Player of the Match award.

Mendis also excelled during Sri Lanka’s historic three-Test series win in England, leading the team’s scoring efforts and contributing to their first victory on English soil in over a decade.

His remarkable year was further highlighted by being named ICC Player of the Month for both September and October, recognizing his consistent contributions with the bat.

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SL clinch series with innings victory over Bangladesh

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Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs in the second Test match, sealing the two-match series 1-0.

It was Sri Lanka’s ninth innings-victory over Bangladesh, which also gave them crucial World Test Championship points.

On the fourth day of the match at SSC Grounds today (June 28), Bangladesh resumed their second innings at 115 for 06 but were bowled out for just 133 runs.

No Bangladesh batsman managed to cross 30 runs, with Mushfiqur Rahim top-scoring with 26.

Prabath Jayasuriya starred with the ball, claiming 05 for 56, while captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Tharindu Ratnayake picked up 02 wickets each.

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SL squad named for ODI series against Bangladesh

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 16-member Sri Lanka squad to play in the upcoming ODI series vs. Bangladesh. 

The ODI series will be played on the 2nd, 5th, and 8th of July. 

The first two ODIs will be played at the RPICS, Colombo, before the series moves to the PICs, Pallekele, for the final game.

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Pathum Nissanka shines again with another 150

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Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka continued his impressive form by scoring 150 runs off 245 balls in the first innings of the second Test against Bangladesh. His composed innings featured 18 boundaries, anchoring Sri Lanka’s strong batting display.

At stumps on Day 2, Sri Lanka stood at 297 for 2, leading Bangladesh by 50 runs with eight wickets still in hand.

Remarkably, this is Nissanka’s second consecutive 150+ score in the series, underlining his dominance with the bat and consistency at the top of the order.

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