Balapuwaduge Manukulasuriya Amith Jeevan Mendis is a former Sri Lankan professional cricketer, who played limited over internationals.
12 Facts About Jeevan Mendis
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An all-rounder who bowls leg spin, Mendis has represented Sri Lanka in the 2012 World Twenty20 and 2015 World Cup.
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Jeevan Mendis announced his retirement from international cricket on 28 December 2021 and migrated to Australia.
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Jeevan Mendis represented the Sri Lankan A side in 2005.
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Jeevan Mendis is the only Sri Lankan to pick up a 7 wicket haul in an U19 match.
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Jeevan Mendis made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Sinhalese Sports Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament.
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Jeevan Mendis was the leading wicket-taker for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in the tournament, with 30 dismissals in five matches.
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Jeevan Mendis made his international debut in the 2010 Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series in the 3rd Match on 1 June 2010 against Zimbabwe.
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Jeevan Mendis did not get any opportunity to bat as his number didn't come up, but he bowled 4 overs, giving 12 runs, and took two wickets.
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Sri Lanka finally won the match by 7 wickets and Jeevan Mendis won the man of the match award.
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Jeevan Mendis played his comeback match on 15 February 2018 and took two wickets for just 21 runs.
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Jeevan Mendis was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the team in the tournament, with sixteen dismissals in nine matches.