Sri Lanka Vs West Indies: Kamindu Mendis Wears 'PIN Badge' For 1st ODI | Here's Why

Kamindu Mendis 'PIN Badge': The Sri Lanka all-rounder wears the special 'PIN Badge' for the first ODI vs West Indies. Here are the details.

Kamindu Mendis is enjoying a historic 2024 calendar year by breaking records after records, and is now a two-time ICC Player of the Month this year

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Kamindu Mendis 'PIN Badge': Sri Lanka are taking on West Indies in the 1st ODI of the three-match series. With playing XI's announced and both teams in action for the first innings, Sri Lanka all-rounder Kamindu Mendis was spotted wearing the 'PIN Badge'.

The reason behind Kamindu Mendis wearing the special badge from ICC is the fact that he has now become the first player to win the ICC Player of the Month award twice this year, as the 26-year-old is enjoying a historic and record-breaking calendar year, which has seen him reach heights no other has managed this century.

🚨#SLvsWI: 1st ODI

Kamindu Mendis, who was awarded the 'Player of the Month’ for September by the ICC for his exceptional performances in the cricket field, is playing the game today, wearing the 'PIN Badge' awarded by the ICC. 🎖️ pic.twitter.com/LqPGEJ47dF

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 20, 2024

Congratulations Kamindu Mendis 🇱🇰🏏🙏
A rising Sri Lanka Test star has become the first player to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award twice in 2024.pic.twitter.com/gdGhEEGOdZ #LKA #SriLanka #CricketTwitter

Kamindu Mendis beat out tough competition from Sri Lanka teammate…

— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet) October 14, 2024

Nishan Madhuska Makes ODI Debut; Receives Cap From Legendary Sanath Jayasuriya

Sri Lanka have handed a debut to batsman Nishan Madushka in the white-ball format as the 25-year-old features in the playing XI against West Indies for the 1st ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. He received his debut cap from coach Sanath Jayasuriya and now becomes the 214th player to represent the nation in the ODI's.

A proud moment for Nishan Madushka as he receives his well-deserved ODI cap (no. 214) from the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya! 🙌

A new chapter begins! Best of luck, Nishan! #SriLankaCricket #NishanMadushka #SLvWI pic.twitter.com/mcaXj3ZCzc

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 20, 2024