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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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Sri Lanka clinches ODI series with 174-run win over Australia

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Hosts Sri Lanka dampened Australia’s preparations as they recorded a thumping 174-run victory in the second ODI to seal the series 2-0 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.

With their Champions Trophy preparations already staggered by the absence of their star pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood and all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis (retired), the series defeat serves as a huge blow to the ODI World Cup world champions.

After opting to bat first, Charith Asalanka’s men put on a hefty 281/5 on the board on the back of wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis’ stroke-filled century. Captain Asalanka and Janith Liyanage then provided a strong finish with their 35-ball 66-run partnership for the fifth wicket. While Asalanka remained unbeaten on 78 off 66 balls, Liyanage struck 32 in 21 balls.

Source: Indian Express

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SLC announces 16-member squad for ODI series

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 16-member squad to play in the two-match ODI series vs Australia.

The RPICS in Colombo will host the first ODI on February 12 and the second on February 14.

Both games are day games. The match starts at 10 am.

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Yupun finishes 2nd at Tampere Indoor Meeting

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Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has clocked a season-best time of 6.66 seconds to finish second in the 60-meter event at the Tampere Indoor Meeting 2025 in Finland.


Competing in the World Athletics Indoor Continental Tour Bronze Label competition, this marks his third-best performance in the 60 meters.

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