Kusal mendis a Life history

 

Kusal Mendis a Life history 

 born on February 2, 1995, in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is a professional cricketer renowned for his right-handed batting and wicket-keeping skills.

 He emerged from Sri Lanka's school cricket system, captaining the national Under-19 team in the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. 

Mendis made his Test debut for Sri Lanka on October 22, 2015, against the West Indies. 

He quickly gained attention for his talent, notably scoring a century against Australia, becoming the youngest Sri Lankan to achieve this feat. 

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Mendis debuted on June 16, 2016, against Ireland. 

He was named the ODI Batsman of the Year for the 2016–17 season at Sri Lanka Cricket's annual awards. 

Throughout his career, Mendis has participated in various domestic and international T20 leagues. In October 2020, he was drafted by the Kandy Tuskers for the inaugural Lanka Premier League. 

He later played for teams like the Galle Gladiators and Pretoria Capitals, showcasing his versatility across formats. 

Off the field, Mendis faced challenges, including a fatal road accident in July 2020, for which he was arrested and later released on bail.

 He married in February 2021, and in June 2022, he and his wife welcomed a baby girl. 

As of October 2024, Mendis has played 67 Test matches, scoring 4,368 runs with an average of 36.40, including nine centuries. In ODIs, he has accumulated 3,962 runs in 133 matches, averaging 33.01. In T20 Internationals

, he has scored 1,840 runs in 73 matches, with an average of 26.28. 

Kusal Mendis continues to be a pivotal figure in Sri Lankan cricket, contributing significantly across all formats of the game.