Entries Tagged as 'Ajantha Mendis'

Indians need patience to counter Mendis

Every ex-cricketer seems to have their own formula to play new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis even before he has made his Test debut, so does former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Ranjit Fernando, who feels patience will play rich dividends while playing him.

“The best way to play Mendis and read his six different varieties of balls is to spend as much time as possible in the middle. If you are patient and occupy the crease for a long time, you can read him better and make adjustments to play his lethal ‘carrom ball’,” Fernando, who will be on the commentators panel during the series, has told The Times of India on Saturday.

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Source: CricketNext

Mendis Eyes Tendulkar Scalp

Sri Lanka’s Ajantha Mendis is eagerly anticipating bowling to India’s much-vaunted batting line-up when the three-Test series begins next week.

The spinner took six for 13 in eight overs to run through India in the final of the Asia Cup in Karachi earlier this month.

Mendis is now relishing the chance to tackle Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman in the longer form of the game.

The 23-year-old, who is poised to make his Test debut when the first match of the series begins in Colombo on July 23, revealed he has a plan for each member of the ‘Fab Four’.

“Playing the Indians will be my biggest test so far,” said Mendis, who is particularly looking forward to playing against Tendulkar.

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Source: Cricket365