Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Galle, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Kamindu Mendis
03/04/2025
Kamindu Mendis made his Indian Premier League debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2025 season. In one of the matches, he drew major attention for switching his bowling arm during an over, underlining his unusual ambidextrous skill set.
03/03/2025
Kamindu Mendis married Nishni Umanda in March 2025. The wedding came shortly before his IPL commitments, and reports at the time noted that he adjusted his honeymoon plans to prepare for the tournament.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Richmond College, Galle, Sri Lanka |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 03/03/2025 |
Relationships & More
| Wife | Nishni Umanda |
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Family
| Father | Jagath Mendis |
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| Siblings | Sandun Mendis (brother) |
| Spouse | Nishni Umanda |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #21 (Sri Lanka), #21 (IPL) | ||||||
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| IPL Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ||||||
| Others | Kandy Falcons | ||||||
| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kamindu21/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/kamindumendis84 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kamindu Mendis was introduced to cricket by his passionate father. | |
| 2. He began practicing with both arms at around the age of 13 and bowled with both arms for the first time in an Under-17 match in 2014. | |
| 3. He made his List A debut on 30 November 2015 against Badureliya Sports Club. | |
| 4. Mendis captained Sri Lanka’s U19 team in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. | |
| 5. He debuted for Colombo in T20 on 21 August 2018, taking a wicket in the match. | |
| 6. He made his first-class debut for Tamil Union on 30 November 2018. | |
| 7. In November 2019, he was appointed vice-captain for Sri Lanka’s squad in the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup. | |
| 8. Mendis participated in the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. | |
| 9. In his Test debut against Australia, Mendis scored a half-century and partnered in a crucial 133-run partnership. | |
| 10. He is the fastest Asian player to reach 1000 runs in Test cricket in just 13 innings. | |
| 11. In March 2024, he scored twin centuries against Bangladesh, totaling 266 runs in a single match. | |
| 12. Mendis postponed his honeymoon to prepare for the IPL 2025 season. | |
| 13. He made his IPL debut on 3 April 2025 and made headlines for bowling with both arms during a match. | |
| 14. He captained Sri Lanka's U19 team in both the 2016 and 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cups. |