Description: (Sri Lankan Professional Cricketer)
Kusal Mendis, a professional Sri Lankan cricketer, is well-known for his role as a top-order batter across all cricket formats. Despite limited experience with only sixteen first-class matches, he quickly gained recognition and was appointed as the captain of the national ODI team. In November 2017, Mendis was honored as the One Day International (ODI) batsman of the year for the 2016-17 season at Sri Lanka Cricket's annual awards. He has become a vital player in Sri Lanka's cricket scene due to his exceptional batting abilities and leadership skills.