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.
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.