Kamindu Mendis: ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September
Dubai [UAE], October 14: Sri Lanka’s talented cricketer Kamindu Mendis has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September, as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Mendis showcased his exceptional skills in four Test matches, amassing 451 runs with an impressive average of 90.20. His performance included two centuries and played a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s victory at The Oval in England and a series win against New Zealand in Sri Lanka.
Mendis has become the first player to win this award twice in 2024, having previously won it in March. He surpassed strong contenders like his teammate Prabath Jayasuriya and Australia’s Travis Head. Mendis expressed his joy and pride in receiving the award again, acknowledging the hard work that has led to his consistent recognition on the global stage.
During September, Mendis achieved a historic feat by becoming the first men’s player to score fifty in each of his first eight Test matches. He also became the fastest batter in 75 years to reach 1,000 Test runs, matching the legendary Don Bradman’s record of achieving this milestone in just 13 innings. His standout performance was an unbeaten 182 in Sri Lanka’s first-innings total of 602/5 declared against New Zealand, contributing to a significant win. Another notable innings was his 114 in a challenging situation during the first Test of the series.
In his eight Test matches so far, Kamindu Mendis has scored 1,004 runs at an average of 91.27, with five centuries and four fifties in 13 innings. His highest score remains 182*.
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Kamindu Mendis -: Kamindu Mendis is a cricketer from Sri Lanka. He plays for the national team and is known for his excellent batting skills.
ICC -: ICC stands for International Cricket Council. It is the global governing body for the sport of cricket, responsible for organizing international matches and tournaments.
Player of the Month -: Player of the Month is an award given by the ICC to the best performing cricketer in international matches for that month.
Test matches -: Test matches are a type of cricket game that lasts up to five days. They are considered the longest and most traditional form of cricket.
Don Bradman -: Don Bradman was a famous Australian cricketer, often regarded as the greatest batsman of all time. He set many records in cricket history.
182* -: 182* means Kamindu Mendis scored 182 runs in a single innings without getting out. The asterisk (*) indicates he was ‘not out’ at the end of the innings.