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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Biography-Ajantha Mendis

Another remarkable Player who can change the decision of a match and he is well known as 'Carrom Ball' player in the grounds is Ajanta who represent Sri Lankan Cricket team. Ajantha mendis was born in 'Moratuwa' Sri Lanka ,1985 March 11,as the 3rd child in a family of five, He has an elder brother and a sister.He is Catholic ,his full name is 'Balapuwaduge Ajantha Winslo Mendis'
Hecompleted his primary Education at 'St Anthony's College at Kadalana' in his village and then after he entered to 'Moratuwa Maha Vidyalaya' in the year of 2000 because his former school facilities were not enough for his sports career.
As a result of his unique talent he was able to represent his school in under 15 cricket team and lately he was deputized for the Captain of the School cricket team. As a result of his marvelous perforance in a match against 'Army under 23 Division 11 'he was invited to join regular force 'Sri Lankan Army' as a criket player by 'Sri Lankan Army Cricket Committee ', and he started his military career as a Gunner in Sri Lanka Artillery. But due to his Asia cup performance he was promoted to the rank of 'Sergeant' on 2008 July 07
Before entering to international career he played for two domestic teams,Wayamba 2007-2008 and Sri ankan Army 2006-2008.Currently he is also playing for IPL-Indian Premium League under 'Kolkata Knight Riders'
He achieved his Test debut against India ,22 July 2008 and his ODI- One Day International against West Indies ,2008April 10, His ODI Shirt number is 40, and his Role in the team is as a Bowler but turning the side he has also scored his maiden half century on 2010 August 06 scoring 78 runs against India which is something rarely happen for a number Ten batsman.
Because of his unique bowling performance in ODI he was awarded as the 'Man of the Series' in 2008 Asia cup and he break 6 wickets for 13 runs in his 8th ODI match and he was able to gain 17 wickets in the tournament. In this way he also became able to win the 'Emerging Player' of the Year award at the 'LG ICC Awards' ceremony held in Dubai in September 2008.
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