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Mendis aiming 'to be among world's best'

Kusal Mendis said a desire to raise his average and be considered among the best players in the world was behind his unbeaten 166 on the first day in Galle

07-Mar-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Mendis 166* headlines Sri Lanka dominance

Kusal Mendis's unbeaten 166 helped Sri Lanka to post a comfortable 321 for 4 on the first day in Galle

07-Mar-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Tahir and Parnell set up handsome victory

The confidence boost Sri Lanka gained from their T20 series victory did not carry over into the start of the one-day internationals as they were trounced by eight wickets in Port Elizabeth

28-Jan-2017•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

The invisible record?

Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal shared seven catches as wicketkeeper in South Africa's first innings

03-Jan-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Mendis aware opposition attacks learn fast

Even team-mates may not have known much about Kusal Mendis when he debuted for Sri Lanka in October 2015, so limited had his exposure been to senior cricket

31-Dec-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Cape Town

Sri Lanka survive Lewis' 148 for thrilling win

Nuwan Pradeep defended nine runs off the final over to bowl Sri Lanka to the tri-series final with a one-run win

23-Nov-2016•The Report by Shashank Kishore

Mendis the 'future' of Sri Lanka - Mathews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has labeled Mendis the future of the national side after the batsman scored his fifth half-century in his ninth ODI during an 82-run win over Australia on Wednesday

24-Aug-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Australia lose openers after Sri Lanka make 281

On a wicket renowned for being spin friendly, Mitchell Starc claimed the best figures ever by an Australian fast bowler in Sri Lanka as the hosts were dismissed for 281 on the first day in Galle

04-Aug-2016•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Mendis has shown 'wonderful maturity' - Ford

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford described Kusal Mendis' 176 as "one of the best" he's seen, and said the batsman's temperament had impressed him as well

29-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Mendis 169* propels SL lead towards 200

By stumps on the third day, Sri Lanka were remarkably on top in the Test as Kusal Mendis produced a stunning 169 not out

28-Jul-2016•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Roy's rampant 162 sets up stunning chase

Jason Roy lit up a gloomy evening in South London with a stunning matchwinning 162 - the second highest ODI score ever made by an England batsman

29-Jun-2016•The Report by Andrew Miller

Mathews praise for Herath, Mendis

Sri Lanka captain, Angelo Mathews, said Kusal Mendis' batting and Rangana Herath's "all-round" performances constituted the positives from the 2-0 Test series defeat against England

13-Jun-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Lord's

Mendis aiming to make bowlers tired of him

While other Sri Lanka batsmen have spoken of embracing positivity at the crease against a strong England attack, Kusal Mendis has instead begun to focus on batting time

04-Jun-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews hopes Sri Lanka warm to their task

Two days out from the Test, with thick grey clouds overhead and the wind whistling in from the north east, Sri Lanka trained in the coldest temperatures many of the team had experienced

26-May-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Chester-le-Street

Mendis grateful for English league experience

There was no long apprenticeship at the fringes of the Test side for Kusal Mendis. There were no tours with the A team, or leadership positions in his club side

24-May-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Anderson ten leads England's surge to innings victory

James Anderson sealed the third ten-wicket haul of his Test career, as England's bowlers powered their way to an innings-and-88 run victory with a final three-wicket flurry after tea

21-May-2016•The Report by Andrew Miller

Mathews backs 'fearless' youngsters to shine

Angelo Mathews and Rangana Herath are the only men on tour to have played more than 30 Tests, but it is two inexperienced players who have buoyed Sri Lanka ahead of the first Test

18-May-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley

A new Test of resolve after T20 hiatus

ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between England and Sri Lanka

18-May-2016•The Preview by Alan Gardner

Mendis, Shanaka provide SL substance

Kusal Mendis made another good impression at No. 3 before Dasun Shanaka's unbeaten 91 helped Sri Lanka recover from 192 for 8 against Leicestershire

13-May-2016•Vithushan Ehantharajah at Grace Road

Ford stays upbeat despite tough work-out

Graham Ford appeared unfazed as his side left Chelmsford after a damp draw against Essex

10-May-2016•Will Macpherson at Chelmsford

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