22.7.2008

International cricket’s new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis was named in Sri Lanka’s 14-member squad for the first Test against India starting at the SSC on Wednesday.

Squad: Michael Vandort, Malinda Warnapura, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Prasanna Jayawardene (wk), Chaminda Vaas, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekera, Chamara Kapugedera.

Courtesy - The Island