The way he effortlessly picked up Lillee's shortish delivery from well outside off stump and sent it hurtling towards square leg is a sign that this guy not only had plenty of time but incredible batspeed.
Superb player. Like Aravinda, he had an amazing amount of time against the fastest bowlers but the more powerfully built Mendis had even greater bat speed.
If Mendis was a full professional and had better training resources (back then these guys were all part-timers) I have no doubt he would have broken all kinds of records.
Like Aravinda, his biggest weakness was the tendency to overhit the ball.
@3:57,The famous "BRISTOL"Score board.
SuperGajaba 1 month ago
@robelinda2 i want to see the best of wold cup 1999 in England, can u grab few clips..with hottest moment ...
i remember some side with Zimbabwe ..at that tour ..strip girl gave some good fun lol xxD..
wishwacom 7 months ago
@wishwacom Yeah ive got the whole match. Hookes makes a good ton.
robelinda2 7 months ago
@robelinda2 SL vs Aus 1983 in Kandy enjoy...!!!!!!!
wishwacom 7 months ago
Fantastic batting....
atmanramki 2 years ago
I remember listening to the live SLBC commentary of this game. He was a remarkable batsman. In his time, a person who can change
the outcome of a match.
oldsongs1 2 years ago
Superbly gifted batsman - reminds me of Gundappa Vishwanath.
levdt 2 years ago
The way he effortlessly picked up Lillee's shortish delivery from well outside off stump and sent it hurtling towards square leg is a sign that this guy not only had plenty of time but incredible batspeed.
ihamoitc2005 3 years ago
Superb player. Like Aravinda, he had an amazing amount of time against the fastest bowlers but the more powerfully built Mendis had even greater bat speed.
If Mendis was a full professional and had better training resources (back then these guys were all part-timers) I have no doubt he would have broken all kinds of records.
Like Aravinda, his biggest weakness was the tendency to overhit the ball.
ihamoitc2005 3 years ago
Thanks
neshjo 3 years ago