The visitors head into the third Test at The Oval starting Friday already 2-0 down in the series after last week's 190-run loss to England at Lord's, which followed a five-wicket defeat at Old Trafford.
The 25-year-old Kamindu Mendis, however, has been a shining light for Sri Lanka, topping their series batting averages with 203 runs, including a century in Manchester, at an impressive average of more than 50.
Initially best known as an ambidextrous spin bowler, the left-handed batsman has now scored three hundreds in his five Tests. Читать дальше...